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BTEC Level 3 Sport Course in Cradley Heath for 16 to 18 Year Olds

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

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About this course

Level 3 BTEC National Extended Certificate in Sport Course in Cradley Heath. Classes run at Ormiston Forge Academy, full-time over two years. Fees may apply depending on your circumstances, though bursary funding is available for students who qualify.

This Level 3 BTEC sport course covers anatomy and physiology, fitness training, and practical sports performance. You'll also study professional development in the sports industry. The course is equivalent in size to one A Level. It meets entry requirements for higher education sport courses in its own right.

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

Who this course is for

This is intended as an Applied General qualification, equivalent in size to one A Level. It is a two-year, full-time course that meets entry requirements in its own right for learners who want to progress to higher education courses in sport before entering employment. You will study, Anatomy and physiology, Fitness training for sport, health and well being, Professional development in the sports industry, Practical sports performance.

Entry requirements

2 grade 4’s in English, Maths and Science. Grade 4 in Physical Education or Level 2 Merit in Level 2 BTEC Sport Award.

What you will learn

  • You'll study the anatomy and physiology of the human body.
  • You'll learn how to plan and deliver fitness training for sport, health, and wellbeing.
  • You'll develop your practical sports performance skills.
  • You'll explore professional development in the sports industry.
  • You'll build knowledge to support progression into higher education or sport careers.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom sessions and practical sports activities. Assessment is through a mix of internally assessed assignments and externally assessed units set by Pearson Edexcel. Assignments are based on real tasks and scenarios from the sports industry. You'll complete work throughout the two years rather than sitting a single final exam.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Ormiston Forge Academy 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 and exercise technique.
  • Sports development officer, promotes participation in sport at community level.

What you could study next

  • Foundation Degree in Sport or Sports Science, a two-year higher education route building on this BTEC sport qualification.
  • BSc in Sport and Exercise Science, a full undergraduate degree for those aiming at coaching, physiology, or research roles.
  • Level 3 Personal Training Qualification, a focused route into gym and fitness work.
  • Higher National Certificate in Sport, a one-year higher education option at many colleges.
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