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Free BTEC Level 3 Sport Course in Chester

CostFREE
Duration2 years
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryClassroom based
StartFlexible
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 Chester. Classes run at The Bishops' Blue Coat CE High School, full-time over two years.

This Pearson Edexcel qualification covers sport science, anatomy and physiology, coaching, fitness training, and sports development. You'll study both the practical and academic sides of sport. The course carries the same weight as one A level, so it sits well alongside other Level 3 qualifications. You'll need a Grade 6 in GCSE PE to apply, and a strong background in Biology and English will help.

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

Who this course is for

If you are intending to pursue health, fitness or sports-related occupations in the future such as recreation management, sports development, coaching, instructing or teaching, this course is for you. It allows you to explore sport both as a performer and academically and gives you the opportunity to study a work related qualification alongside other level 3 courses such as A levels or other BTEC qualifications. The equivalent of 1 A level, it will also give you transferable skills such as teamwork, leadership and resilience that are useful for a variety of careers and higher education courses.

Entry requirements

Grade 6 in GCSE PE, good level of attainment in Biology and English will help greatly.

What you will learn

  • You'll explore anatomy and physiology and how the body responds to exercise.
  • You'll study the principles of sports coaching and how to apply them.
  • You'll develop knowledge of fitness training and how to plan effective programmes.
  • You'll examine sports development and how sport is organised and delivered.
  • You'll analyse performance and learn how to support athletes' improvement.
  • You'll build understanding of nutrition and its role in sport and fitness.
  • You'll study sport as both a performer and as an academic subject.

How you will learn

The course combines classroom lessons, practical sessions, and coursework assignments. Some units are assessed through internal assignments marked by your teachers. Others are assessed through external Pearson Edexcel examinations. You'll build a portfolio of work across the two years alongside sitting formal exams.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. The Bishops' Blue Coat CE High School will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Sports coach, plans and delivers training sessions for individuals or teams.
  • Fitness instructor, leads group exercise classes or gym-floor sessions.
  • Personal trainer, designs one-to-one 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 the running of leisure centres and sports facilities.

What you could study next

  • Level 4 or Level 5 HND in Sport, a common next step into higher education after this BTEC.
  • A degree in Sport Science, Sports Coaching, or Physical Education at university, which this qualification supports entry to.
  • Level 3 Personal Training Qualification, for those who want to move straight into a fitness career.
  • A sports coaching apprenticeship, combining work and further study in a coaching role.
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