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Free BTEC Level 3 Sport Course in Liverpool – Chesterfield High School

CostFREE
Duration2 years
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryClassroom based
Start2 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 Liverpool. Classes run at Chesterfield High School, full-time over two years.

The course gives you a broad grounding in sport and fitness. You'll study anatomy and physiology, sports coaching, fitness training, and how the sports industry works. It's a Level 3 BTEC sport qualification awarded by Pearson Edexcel, and it sits alongside A Levels in school performance tables.

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

Who this course is for

Pearson BTEC L3 National Extended Certificate in Sport (Single Sport Award)

What you will learn

  • You'll explore anatomy and physiology and how the body responds to exercise.
  • You'll study the principles of sports coaching and how to plan sessions.
  • You'll learn how to design and deliver fitness training programmes.
  • You'll examine sports psychology and how it affects performance.
  • You'll investigate the structure and business of the sports industry.
  • You'll develop skills in sports leadership and organisation.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom lessons, practical sessions, and coursework assignments. Assessment is a mix of internally marked units and externally set exams. Some units are assessed through written tasks and portfolios. Others are assessed by Pearson Edexcel through timed exams or set tasks. Your teachers will mark and moderate the internal units.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Chesterfield High School will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Sports coach, plans and delivers training sessions for a team or club.
  • 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 equipment and programmes.
  • Sports development officer, promotes participation in sport for a local authority.
  • Leisure centre assistant, supports the day-to-day running of a sports facility.

What you could study next

  • Level 3 NVQ in Sport and Active Leisure, a work-based qualification useful if you move into a coaching or instructing role.
  • BTEC Higher National Certificate in Sport, a Level 4 qualification for those wanting to go deeper into sport science or management.
  • A degree in Sport Science, Sports Coaching, or Physical Education, for those aiming for graduate-level roles or teaching.
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