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Free BTEC Level 3 Sport Course in Ledbury

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 Ledbury. Classes run full-time at John Masefield High School over two years.

The course covers sport performance, coaching principles, fitness training, and sports development. You'll study both the practical and academic sides of sport. Topics include anatomy and physiology, sports psychology, and exercise programming. The course carries the same weight as one A level, and you can study it alongside other Level 3 qualifications.

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

Who this course is for

If you are intending to pursue health, fitness or sports-related occupations in the future such as recreation management, sports development, coaching, instructing or teaching, this course is for you. It allows you to explore sport both as a performer and academically and gives you the opportunity to study a work related qualification alongside other level 3 courses such as A levels or other BTEC qualifications. The equivalent of 1 A level, it will also give you transferable skills such as teamwork, leadership and resilience that are useful for a variety of careers and higher education courses.

What you will learn

  • You'll develop practical sport performance skills across a range of activities.
  • You'll study anatomy and physiology as they apply to sport and exercise.
  • You'll learn the principles of sports coaching and how to plan sessions.
  • You'll explore sports psychology and how it affects performance.
  • You'll study fitness training methods and exercise programming.
  • You'll examine sports development and recreation management.
  • You'll build transferable skills in teamwork, communication, and analysis.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom sessions, practical sport activities, and coursework assignments. Assessment is mainly through internally assessed units, marked against Pearson Edexcel criteria. Some units may include external assessments set by Pearson. You'll build a portfolio of work across the two years. Practical sessions give you hands-on experience alongside the academic content.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. John Masefield High 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, works one-to-one with clients on fitness goals.
  • Gym instructor, supports members on the gym floor with safe exercise.
  • Sports development officer, promotes participation in sport within a community.
  • Recreation assistant, supports activities at a leisure or sports centre.

What you could study next

  • Level 3 BTEC National Diploma in Sport, a larger qualification covering more units in greater depth.
  • Foundation Degree in Sport Coaching or Sports Science, for those moving into higher education.
  • Level 3 NVQ in Active Leisure and Fitness, a work-based route for those already in a fitness role.
  • Degree in Sport Science, Physical Education, or Sports Coaching at university, where this BTEC is widely accepted for entry.
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