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BTEC Level 3 Sport Course in Hillingdon 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

A sixth-form course for 16 to 18 year olds. Aged 19 or over? See Sports Coaching Courses in Hillingdon.

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About this course

Free BTEC National Extended Certificate in Sport Course in Hillingdon. Classes run full-time at Queensmead School over two years.

You'll build broad knowledge across the sports sector, covering coaching, fitness, anatomy, and sports psychology. The course is designed to prepare you for work in sport or for progression to university or an apprenticeship. Entry requires five GCSEs at grade 4 or above, including Maths and English.

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

Who this course is for

Students will study the BTEC National Extended Certificate. The qualification allows learners to develop their wide-ranging knowledge, understanding and skills required for direct progression into a broad range of roles within the sports sector. It also meets the needs of those who wish to progress on to university level courses or apprenticeships in Sport.

Entry requirements

5 GCSE grades 9-4 (Maths and English grade 4), Represented school sports teams regularly (desirable), play sport for a club outside of school (desirable), demonstrate the ability to work individually and as a team member, demonstrate exemplary organisation and leadership. As part of the course students are expected to assist with lower school clubs/fixtures.

What you will learn

  • You'll explore anatomy and physiology and how the body responds to exercise.
  • You'll study sports coaching principles and how to plan and deliver sessions.
  • You'll learn about fitness training and how to design programmes for different goals.
  • You'll develop your understanding of sports psychology and how it affects performance.
  • You'll examine sports development and how sport is organised at local and national level.
  • You'll build leadership and organisational skills through practical club and fixture support.

How you will learn

The BTEC format combines coursework assignments with practical tasks. You'll be assessed through unit assignments, project work, and some external assessments set by Pearson Edexcel. Classroom sessions cover theory and practical elements. You'll also gain hands-on experience by supporting lower school sports clubs and fixtures as part of the course.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Queensmead School will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Sports coach, plans and delivers coaching sessions for clubs or schools.
  • Fitness instructor, leads group exercise classes in a gym or leisure centre.
  • Personal trainer, designs and delivers one-to-one fitness programmes for clients.
  • Gym instructor, supports members with equipment use and fitness goals.
  • Sports development officer, promotes participation in sport within a community.
  • PE technician, supports physical education departments in schools.

What you could study next

  • Level 3 BTEC National Diploma in Sport, a larger qualification covering more units for those wanting deeper study before university.
  • Higher National Certificate in Sport, a Level 4 qualification for those moving into higher education without a full degree.
  • Degree in Sport Science or Sports Coaching, the next step for careers in elite sport, coaching, or sports medicine.
  • Level 2 or Level 3 Apprenticeship in Sport, combining work and study in a sport or fitness setting.
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