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Free BTEC Level 3 Sport Course in London – Wimbledon College

CostFREE
Duration1 year
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryClassroom based
Start1 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 London. Classes run at Wimbledon College, full-time during the day.

This Level 3 BTEC sport qualification covers sport science, anatomy and physiology, coaching, fitness training, and sports development. You'll study both the practical and academic sides of sport. The course takes one year to complete. It counts as the equivalent of one A level and sits alongside other Level 3 qualifications well.

You'll finish with a Pearson Edexcel Level 3 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.

Entry requirements

5 GCSE's grades 9-4 (A*-C) including English and Maths. MERIT in BTEC Sport Level 2 or grade 4 in GCSE PE

What you will learn

  • You'll study anatomy and physiology as they apply to sport and exercise.
  • You'll explore the principles of sports coaching and instruction.
  • You'll develop knowledge of fitness training and programme design.
  • You'll examine sports development and recreation management.
  • You'll analyse sport performance from both a practical and academic perspective.
  • You'll build transferable skills in teamwork, communication, and planning.

How you will learn

You'll learn through a mix of classroom lessons, practical sessions, and coursework assignments. Assessment combines internally marked units with externally assessed exams set by Pearson Edexcel. Coursework is assessed throughout the year. Some units are assessed through set tasks completed under supervised conditions.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Wimbledon 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 or gym-floor sessions.
  • 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 at community level.
  • Recreation assistant, supports the running of leisure and sports facilities.

What you could study next

  • Level 3 NVQ in Sport and Active Leisure, a work-based route into coaching or leisure management.
  • Higher National Certificate in Sport, a Level 4 qualification for those moving toward university-level study.
  • Degree in Sport Science or Physical Education, for those aiming at careers in elite sport, teaching, or research.
  • Level 3 Personal Training Qualification, for those focusing on fitness instruction and gym-based roles.
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