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Free BTEC Level 3 Sport Course in New Romney – The Marsh Academy

CostFREE
Duration2 years
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryClassroom based
Start1 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 New Romney. Classes run full-time at The Marsh Academy.

This Level 3 BTEC sport course covers a wide range of sports topics. You'll study anatomy and physiology, sports coaching, fitness training, and sports psychology. The course also explores sports development and the business side of sport. It takes two years to complete.

You'll need a grade 4 in GCSE Sport, or a Merit in a Level 2 vocational sport qualification. You'll finish with a Pearson Edexcel BTEC National Extended Certificate in Sport.

Who this course is for

BTEC sport is a broad basis of study for the sports sector. This qualification is designed to support progression to higher education when taken as part of a programme of study. Students studying this qualification will learn about a wide range of sports and topics vital for a greater understanding of sport and its associated areas for development.

Entry requirements

To study this course, you will require a grade 4 in GCSE sport or a Merit in Level vocational sport coupled with other requirements set out in the Marsh Academy documentation.

What you will learn

  • You'll study the principles of anatomy and physiology as they apply to sport.
  • You'll learn how to plan and deliver sports coaching sessions.
  • You'll explore fitness training methods and how to apply them.
  • You'll develop knowledge of sports psychology and performance.
  • You'll study sports development and how sport is organised.
  • You'll gain an understanding of the business and management of sport.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom sessions, practical activities, and coursework assignments. Assessment is mainly through internally assessed units, marked by your teachers. Some units are externally assessed by Pearson Edexcel through written exams or set tasks. You'll build a portfolio of work over the two years.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. The Marsh Academy 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 in a gym or leisure centre.
  • Personal trainer, designs one-to-one fitness programmes for clients.
  • Gym instructor, supports members on the gym floor and with equipment.
  • Sports development officer, promotes participation in sport within a community.
  • Leisure centre assistant, supports the day-to-day running of a sports facility.

What you could study next

  • Level 3 BTEC National Diploma in Sport, a larger qualification for learners wanting more depth before university.
  • Foundation Degree in Sports Coaching or Sports Science, a higher education route into specialist roles.
  • Level 4 Certificate in Education and Training, useful if you want to teach or coach professionally.
  • Degree in Sport and Exercise Science, the full undergraduate route into sports careers or research.
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