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BTEC Level 3 Sport Course in Bromley for 16 to 18 Year Olds – Charles Darwin School

CostFree for 16 to 18 year olds
Duration2 years
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryClassroom based
Start1 Sep 2027
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyPearson Edexcel awarding body

A sixth-form course for 16 to 18 year olds. Aged 19 or over? See Sports Coaching Courses in Bromley.

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About this course

Free Level 3 BTEC National Extended Certificate in Sport Course in Bromley. Classes run at Charles Darwin School, full-time over two years.

The course covers sport science, coaching, fitness, and performance analysis. You'll explore sport as both a subject and a performer, building skills in teamwork, leadership, and resilience. It carries the same weight as two A levels, so you can study it alongside other Level 3 qualifications. You'll need four or five GCSEs at grades 9 to 4, including English and maths, to join.

You'll finish with a Pearson Edexcel BTEC National Extended Certificate in Sport.

Who this course is for

Anyone intending to pursue health, fitness or sports-related occupations in the future such as recreation management, sports development, coaching, instructing or teaching. It allows you to explore sport both theoretically and as a performer. The equivalent of 2 A levels, you can study it alongside other level 3 courses such as A levels or other work related qualifications. You'll get transferable skills such as teamwork, leadership and resilience that are useful for a variety of careers and higher education courses.

Entry requirements

4-5 GCSE's grades 9-4 (A*-C) including English and maths

What you will learn

  • You'll study the anatomy and physiology of the human body in relation to sport.
  • You'll explore sports coaching principles and how to plan and deliver sessions.
  • You'll analyse sports performance and learn how to apply findings to training.
  • You'll examine fitness testing methods and how to interpret results.
  • You'll develop leadership and teamwork skills through practical sport activities.
  • You'll investigate career pathways in sport, fitness, and recreation.

How you will learn

You'll learn through a mix of classroom lessons, practical sessions, and coursework assignments. Assessment is mainly through internally assessed units, which your teachers mark and a Pearson Edexcel examiner verifies. Some units are assessed by external examination. You'll build a portfolio of work over the two years.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Charles Darwin School will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Sports coach, plans and delivers training sessions for clubs or schools.
  • Fitness instructor, leads group exercise classes in a gym or leisure centre.
  • Personal trainer, designs individual fitness programmes for clients.
  • Gym instructor, supports members with equipment use and workout plans.
  • Sports development officer, promotes participation in sport within communities.
  • Recreation assistant, supports activities at leisure centres or sports facilities.

What you could study next

  • Level 3 BTEC National Diploma in Sport, a larger qualification for learners wanting more depth before university.
  • Foundation Degree in Sport or Sports Science, a two-year higher education route into sport careers.
  • Degree in Sport and Exercise Science, the full undergraduate route for roles in coaching, performance, or sport management.
  • Level 3 Personal Training Qualification, for those focusing on fitness instruction and personal training work.
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