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Free BTEC Level 3 Sport Course in Burton-on-Trent – Abbot Beyne School

CostFREE
Duration2 years
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryClassroom based
Start1 Sep 2026
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyPearson Edexcel awarding body
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About this course

Free Level 3 BTEC National Extended Certificate in Sport Course in Burton-on-Trent. Classes run at Abbot Beyne School, full-time over two years.

This Level 3 BTEC sport qualification covers anatomy and physiology, sports coaching, fitness training, and sports psychology. You'll take part in practical sessions and visit sports venues, clubs, and universities to meet industry professionals. The course builds the knowledge and skills employers look for in sport and fitness roles.

You'll finish with a Pearson Edexcel Level 3 BTEC National Extended Certificate in Sport.

Who this course is for

You will participate in a range of practical sessions to extend your knowledge and understanding. You will attend trips and visits to sports teams, sports venues and local universities where you will meet with industry professionals and experts in a range of sport related fields.

Entry requirements

Five Grade 4s or above, including Maths and English. BTEC Level 2 Pass in Sport (or above) or GCSE PE at Grade 5+. Those with no PE or Sport qualification at GCSE may be considered.

What you will learn

  • You'll study anatomy and physiology and how the body responds to exercise.
  • You'll develop sports coaching skills and learn how to plan and lead sessions.
  • You'll explore fitness training principles and how to design training programmes.
  • You'll study sports psychology and how mental factors affect performance.
  • You'll visit sports teams, venues, and universities to meet industry professionals.
  • You'll build practical skills through hands-on sport and fitness sessions.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom lessons and practical sport sessions. Assessment is a mix of coursework assignments and external exams set by Pearson Edexcel. You'll complete units assessed through written tasks, practical observations, and reports. Some units are externally assessed under timed conditions.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Abbot Beyne School will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Sports coach, plans and delivers coaching sessions for clubs or schools.
  • Fitness instructor, leads group exercise classes in gyms or leisure centres.
  • Personal trainer, designs and delivers one-to-one training programmes.
  • Gym instructor, supports members on the gym floor with safe exercise technique.
  • Sports development officer, promotes participation in sport within communities.
  • Leisure centre assistant, supports the day-to-day running of a leisure facility.

What you could study next

  • Level 3 BTEC National Diploma in Sport, a larger qualification covering more units and giving a stronger foundation for university entry.
  • Foundation Degree in Sport Coaching or Sport Science, studied at university, combining academic study with practical experience.
  • Level 4 Certificate in Coaching, for those wanting to specialise in a specific sport or coaching pathway.
  • Apprenticeship in Fitness Instructing or Sports Coaching, earning while training on the job.
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