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Free BTEC Level 3 Sport Course in Liverpool – The Belvedere Academy

CostFREE
Duration2 years
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryClassroom based
Start3 Sep 2026
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyPearson Edexcel awarding body
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About this course

Free Level 3 BTEC National Extended Certificate in Sport Course in Liverpool. Classes run at The Belvedere Academy, full-time over two years.

The course covers the broad knowledge base of the sport sector. You'll study topics including anatomy and physiology, fitness training, sports psychology, coaching, and sports development. Assessment combines practical work, coursework, and examinations. You'll need a minimum of 32 points from your 8 best GCSE subjects, including English and Maths, and a GCSE PE grade 4.

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

Who this course is for

This is an exciting new course that has replaced PE A Level. It is assessed by a combination of practical work, coursework and examination. Further information about the course and its requirements can be found in the academy's Sixth Form prospectus available online.

Entry requirements

Minimum 32 points from your 8 best GCSE subjects including English & Maths. GCSE PE Grade 4.

What you will learn

  • You'll explore anatomy and physiology and how the body responds to exercise.
  • You'll study fitness training principles and how to apply them.
  • You'll learn about sports psychology and how the mind affects performance.
  • You'll develop coaching skills and understand how to lead sessions.
  • You'll examine sports development and how sport is organised in the UK.
  • You'll analyse performance and learn how to give constructive feedback.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom lessons, practical sessions, and independent study. Assessment is by a combination of coursework, practical work, and external examinations. Some units are assessed internally by your teachers; others are set and marked by Pearson Edexcel. Full-time daytime attendance is required throughout the two-year course.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. The Belvedere Academy will confirm anything else you need before you start. You may want to bring appropriate sportswear for practical sessions.

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 locally.
  • Leisure centre assistant, supports day-to-day operations at a sports facility.

What you could study next

  • A degree in Sport Science, Sports Coaching, or Physical Education, building on the broad foundation this BTEC provides.
  • A Level 3 Personal Training Qualification (such as a CIMSPA-recognised diploma), moving toward self-employment as a trainer.
  • A Sports Coaching Apprenticeship, combining work-based learning with further study.
  • A Foundation Degree in Sport, available at many universities and colleges as a shorter higher education route.
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