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Free BTEC Level 3 Sport Course in Coventry – Hereward College

CostFREE
Duration1 year
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryClassroom based
Start1 Sep 2027
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 Coventry. Classes run at Hereward College, full-time during the day.

This course is for students aged 16 to 24 years old with an Education, Health and Care Plan. You'll need a Level 2 Diploma and a grade 4 or above in GCSE Maths and English to join. The Level 3 BTEC sport course covers sport science, fitness, coaching principles, and physical performance. You'll study over one year.

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

Who this course is for

For students aged 16-24 with an EHC Plan

Entry requirements

For Level 3 courses, students will have a Level 2 Diploma qualification and grade 4 or above in GCSE maths and English.

What you will learn

  • You'll explore the anatomy and physiology behind physical performance.
  • You'll study the principles of sports coaching and how to apply them.
  • You'll learn how to plan and deliver fitness sessions.
  • You'll develop knowledge of sports psychology and how it affects performance.
  • You'll examine nutrition and its role in sport and exercise.
  • You'll build skills in assessing and improving fitness levels.

How you will learn

The course is classroom based and delivered full-time during the day at Hereward College. You'll be assessed through a mix of coursework assignments and practical tasks. Some units are assessed externally through set tasks or exams. Your work is marked against Pearson Edexcel criteria throughout the year.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Hereward College 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 in a gym or leisure centre.
  • Personal trainer, works one-to-one with clients on fitness goals.
  • Gym instructor, supports members with equipment and workout programmes.
  • Sports development officer, promotes participation in sport within a community.
  • Leisure centre assistant, supports the day-to-day running of a sports facility.

What you could study next

  • Level 3 BTEC National Diploma in Sport, a larger qualification covering more units and deepening your sport science knowledge.
  • HNC or Foundation Degree in Sport and Exercise Science, the next step into higher education for roles in coaching or sport development.
  • Level 3 Personal Training Qualification, for those focusing on fitness instruction and personal training careers.
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