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Free BTEC Level 3 Sport Course in Canterbury – Barton Court Grammar 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 BTEC National Extended Certificate in Sport Course in Canterbury. Classes run at Barton Court Grammar School, full-time over two years.

You'll study anatomy, physiology, fitness training, coaching, and sports psychology. The course suits learners who want to combine sport with other A Level subjects. It pairs well with Science, Business, Sociology, or Geography. Those combinations open routes into sports science, sports management, physiotherapy, and coaching.

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

Who this course is for

BTEC National Extended Certificate in Sport combines with Science, including Psychology, to enable progression onto a Sports Science Degree Course at University, and provides a sound base for those wishing to practice physiotherapy. When combined with Sociology or Geography it offers a good base for a degree in Social or Environmental Sciences. Combining Sports Science with Business Studies offers a pathway into Sports Management and Business, including the world of the Sports Agent and Coaching.

Entry requirements

Sixth Form entry requirements: To study 1 BTEC and 2/3 A Levels ? at least 6 grade 4 or above at GCSE including English and Mathematics and at least three grade 6 at GCSE. To study 2 BTECs (or double BTEC) and one or two A Levels ? at least 5 grade 4 or above at GCSE including English and Mathematics and at least two grade 6 at GCSE. In addition, at least a GCSE grade 6 or BTEC level 2 at Merit in a sport related qualification.

What you will learn

  • You'll study the anatomy and physiology of the human body.
  • You'll explore fitness training principles and programme design.
  • You'll learn sports psychology and how it affects performance.
  • You'll develop practical coaching skills.
  • You'll examine sports development and participation.
  • You'll analyse performance and apply sports science methods.

How you will learn

BTEC qualifications are assessed through coursework and assignments rather than final exams. You'll complete units throughout the two years, building a portfolio of evidence. Some units may include practical assessments. Classes are delivered in person at Barton Court Grammar School during the day.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Barton Court Grammar School will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Sports coach, plans and delivers training sessions for teams or individuals.
  • Fitness instructor, leads group exercise classes in gyms or leisure centres.
  • Personal trainer, designs one-to-one fitness programmes for clients.
  • Gym instructor, supports members on the gym floor.
  • Sports development officer, promotes participation in sport locally.
  • Leisure centre assistant, supports day-to-day operations at a sports facility.

What you could study next

  • A Level Physical Education, deepens theory for university entry.
  • Level 3 BTEC National Diploma in Sport, extends your BTEC study to a larger qualification.
  • BSc Sports Science degree, the natural next step for those combining sport with science subjects.
  • BTEC Higher National Certificate in Sport, a higher-level vocational route into sport and fitness careers.
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