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

CostFree for 16 to 18 year olds
Duration24 months
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryClassroom based
Start4 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 Lancaster.

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About this course

Free Level 3 BTEC National Extended Certificate in Sport Course in Lancaster. Classes run at Our Lady's Catholic College, full-time during the day.

You'll study for two years, covering sport science, coaching, fitness, and physical performance. Units explore anatomy and physiology, sports psychology, and practical coaching skills. The course is designed to prepare you for work in the sport sector or to progress to higher education.

You'll need five GCSEs at grade 4 or above, including Maths or English. You'll finish with a Pearson Edexcel Level 3 BTEC National Extended Certificate in Sport.

Who this course is for

The BTEC Nationals in Sport have been developed to focus on: Education and training for employees in the sport sector. Providing opportunities for employees in the sport sector to achieve a nationally recognised Level 3 vocationally specific qualification to enter employment in the sports sector or to progress to higher education vocational qualifications such as the Edexcel Level 5 BTEC Higher Nationals in Sport or Sport and Exercise Sciences. Giving learners the opportunity to develop a range or skills and techniques, personal skills and attributes essential for successful performance in working life.

Entry requirements

5 GCSE or equivalent pass at grade 4 or higher (at least one of which is in Maths or English)

What you will learn

  • You'll explore anatomy and physiology and how the body responds to exercise.
  • You'll develop practical coaching and leadership skills in sport.
  • You'll study sports psychology and how the mind affects performance.
  • You'll learn how to plan and deliver fitness training programmes.
  • You'll examine nutrition and its role in sport and physical performance.
  • You'll build knowledge of health, safety, and risk assessment in sport settings.

How you will learn

The BTEC is assessed through a mix of coursework assignments and externally set exams. Classroom sessions cover theory and practical work. Assignments are set by Pearson Edexcel and marked internally, with some units assessed under exam conditions. You'll build a portfolio of evidence across the two years.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Our Lady's Catholic 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 gyms or leisure centres.
  • Personal trainer, designs one-to-one fitness programmes for clients.
  • Gym instructor, supports members with equipment and workout plans.
  • Sports development officer, promotes participation in sport within communities.
  • Leisure centre assistant, supports the day-to-day running of sport facilities.

What you could study next

  • Pearson Edexcel Level 5 BTEC Higher National Certificate in Sport, a natural next step toward a degree-level sport qualification.
  • Level 4 Certificate in Education and Training, useful if you want to move into coaching or teaching sport.
  • Degree in Sport Science or Sports Coaching, for those aiming for graduate-level roles in performance, research, or sport management.
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