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

CostFree for 16 to 18 year olds
Duration2 years
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryClassroom based
StartFlexible
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 North Yorkshire.

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About this course

Free Level 3 BTEC National Extended Certificate in Sport Course in Keighley. Classes run at South Craven School, full-time during the day.

The course covers anatomy and physiology, fitness testing, and sports leadership. You'll carry out practical work alongside classroom study. It takes two years to complete. The course is designed to support progression to higher education or employment in the sport sector.

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

Who this course is for

This course is an active and enjoyable way to study sport and gain an understanding of the sporting industry. The programme content will involve a range of anatomy and physiology, fitness testing and sports leadership.

The course aims to provide you with opportunities to carry out practical work and develop skills and appropriate knowledge to enable progression to both Higher Education and employment.

Entry requirements

To enter South Craven Sixth Form students need to have achieved Grade 9-4 at GCSE (A*-C), or Merits in other level 2 qualifications (e.g. BTEC, OCR Nationals), in at least 5 separate subjects including English Lit/English Language or Maths. This is considered to be the minimum entry requirement. Must include Grade 4 in GCSE PE OR Merit in BTEC Level 2 Sport

What you will learn

  • You'll study anatomy and physiology as they apply to sport and exercise.
  • You'll carry out fitness testing and interpret the results.
  • You'll develop sports leadership skills through practical activities.
  • You'll explore how the sporting industry works.
  • You'll build knowledge to support progression to higher education or sport sector employment.

How you will learn

You'll learn through a mix of classroom sessions and practical activities. Assessment combines coursework assignments and external examinations. Units are assessed through Pearson-set tasks and internally marked assignments. Your teachers will mark and moderate coursework in line with Pearson Edexcel standards.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. South Craven 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 in a gym or leisure centre.
  • Personal trainer, designs one-to-one fitness programmes for clients.
  • Gym instructor, supports members on the gym floor and with equipment.
  • Sports development officer, promotes participation in sport at community level.

What you could study next

  • Level 3 NVQ in Sport and Active Leisure, a work-based qualification valued by employers.
  • A degree in Sport Science, Sports Coaching, or Physical Education at university.
  • A Level 4 or 5 Higher National Certificate in Sport, for those not ready for a full degree.
  • A sports coaching apprenticeship, combining work and further study.
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