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Free BTEC Level 3 Sport Course in Hillingdon – Ruislip High 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 Hillingdon. Classes run at Ruislip High School, full-time over two years.

This Level 3 BTEC sport qualification covers anatomy and physiology, sports psychology, fitness training, coaching principles, and sports nutrition. You'll develop practical skills alongside the underpinning theory. The course suits post-16 learners who have five GCSEs at grades 4 to 9, including a grade 4 in English Language.

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

Who this course is for

Post-16 students

Entry requirements

Five GCSEs at grades 4-9, including a grade 4 in English Language

What you will learn

  • You'll study anatomy and physiology and how the body responds to exercise.
  • You'll explore sports psychology and how the mind affects performance.
  • You'll learn fitness training principles and how to plan training programmes.
  • You'll develop coaching skills and understand how to lead sports sessions.
  • You'll study sports nutrition and its role in performance and recovery.
  • You'll build knowledge of injury prevention and safe exercise practice.

How you will learn

The course is assessed through a mix of coursework assignments and external examinations. Assignments are set by Pearson Edexcel and marked internally. Some units are assessed through a timed written exam. Classroom sessions combine theory lessons with practical sport and fitness activities.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Ruislip 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 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 with safe exercise technique.
  • Community sports development officer, promotes sport participation in local areas.
  • Sports administrator, supports the running of clubs, events, or governing bodies.

What you could study next

  • BTEC Higher National Certificate in Sport, a Level 4 qualification for those wanting to go deeper into sport science or coaching.
  • Foundation Degree in Sport or Sports Science, offered by universities and often linked to this BTEC sport certificate.
  • Level 3 Personal Trainer Qualification, for those focused on the fitness industry and working toward a gym-based career.
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