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BTEC Level 3 Sport Course in Leeds for 16 to 18 Year Olds – Roundhay Sixth Form

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 Leeds.

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About this course

Free Level 3 BTEC National Extended Certificate in Sport Course in Leeds. Classes run at Roundhay Sixth Form, full-time over two years.

The course covers sport science, anatomy and physiology, fitness training, coaching principles, and sports psychology. It is designed to sit alongside A Levels or other BTEC Nationals as part of a broader sixth-form programme. You'll explore how the body responds to exercise, how to plan training sessions, and how to support athletes and participants.

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

Who this course is for

A broad basis of study for the sport sector. This qualification is designed to support progression to higher education when taken as part of a programme of study that includes other appropriate BTEC Nationals or A Levels.

Entry requirements

All A level courses or TWO A levels and ONE vocational course: Students must achieve a min of 5 subjects at GCSE grades 4 or above (including English Language and Maths) PLUS the relevant subject specific entry requirements. For a programme of 2 vocational courses and one A level: we would accept ONE KS4 level 2 Merit in place of a GCSE For a programme of 3 vocational courses only: we would accept TWO KS4 level 2 Merits in place of 2 GCSEs, full entry requirements can be found in our prospectus.

What you will learn

  • You'll study anatomy and physiology, including how the body responds to exercise.
  • You'll learn the principles of fitness training and how to design training programmes.
  • You'll explore sports coaching methods and how to support participants at different levels.
  • You'll develop knowledge of sports psychology and its role in performance.
  • You'll examine nutrition and its impact on sport and exercise.
  • You'll learn how to assess fitness and interpret results.
  • You'll study sports development and the structure of sport in the UK.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom sessions, practical activities, and coursework assignments. Assessment is mainly through internally assessed units, which are marked by your tutors and moderated by Pearson Edexcel. Some units may include externally assessed tasks set and marked by Pearson Edexcel. There are no traditional written exams for every unit, but you will complete set tasks under timed conditions for certain units.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Roundhay Sixth Form will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Sports coach, plans and delivers training sessions for clubs or schools.
  • Fitness instructor, leads group exercise classes or gym floor sessions.
  • Personal trainer, designs one-to-one fitness programmes for clients.
  • Gym instructor, supports members with equipment and exercise plans.
  • Sports development officer, promotes participation in sport locally.
  • Leisure centre assistant, supports activities and programmes at a leisure facility.

What you could study next

  • BA (Hons) in Sport and Exercise Science, a university degree for those wanting to go deeper into the science of sport and performance.
  • BA (Hons) in Sports Coaching, for those focused on coaching as a career.
  • Level 3 Personal Training Qualification, a vocational route into the fitness industry.
  • BTEC Higher National Certificate (HNC) in Sport, a higher-level vocational option at college.
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