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BTEC Level 3 Sport Course in Merton for 16 to 18 Year Olds

CostFree for 16 to 18 year olds
Duration2 years
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryClassroom based
StartFlexible
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 Merton. Classes run at Ricards Lodge High School, full-time over two years.

This BTEC sport course covers the essential knowledge and skills needed to work in sport and exercise. You'll explore sports coaching, leadership, and sports psychology. The course can be shaped around your interests and goals. You need GCSE PE at grade 4 or higher, or a Level 2 BTEC Sport at Merit or higher, to join.

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

Who this course is for

The BTEC in Sport provides you with an understanding of the essential skills needed to build a career in the sport and exercise sector. The qualification will give you insight into the various routes you can take, plus help you progress to employment or further education. The course can be adapted to meet your abilities and aspirations, focusing on your areas of interest such as sports coaching, leadership and sports psychology.

Entry requirements

GCSE PE at grade 4 or higher or L2 BTEC Sport at Merit or higher

What you will learn

  • You'll develop knowledge of sports coaching principles and techniques.
  • You'll explore sports psychology and how it affects performance.
  • You'll study leadership in sport and how to apply it in practice.
  • You'll learn about exercise science and how the body responds to physical activity.
  • You'll build skills in planning and delivering sport and fitness sessions.
  • You'll investigate career routes in the sport and exercise sector.

How you will learn

The course is classroom based with full-time daytime attendance. You'll be assessed through a mix of internally assessed assignments and externally assessed units set by Pearson Edexcel. Assignments are based on real sport and exercise scenarios. You'll build a portfolio of work across the two years, alongside sitting timed assessments for certain units.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Ricards Lodge 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 gyms or leisure centres.
  • Personal trainer, designs individual training programmes for clients.
  • Gym instructor, supports members with equipment and fitness plans.
  • Sports development officer, promotes participation in sport locally.
  • Leisure centre assistant, supports daily operations at a sports facility.

What you could study next

  • Level 4 HNC in Sport, a higher-level qualification for those wanting to deepen their knowledge before university.
  • Foundation Degree in Sport Coaching or Sport Science, a work-based higher education route.
  • BA or BSc in Sport, Exercise Science, or Physical Education, for those aiming for graduate-level roles in sport or teaching.
  • CIMSPA-recognised personal training qualifications, for those moving directly into the fitness industry.
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