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

CostFree for 16 to 18 year olds
Duration2 years
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryClassroom based
Start1 Sep 2027
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyPearson Edexcel awarding body

A sixth-form course for 16 to 18 year olds. Aged 19 or over? See Sports Coaching Courses in Bath and North East Somerset.

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About this course

Free Level 3 BTEC National Extended Certificate in Sport Course in Radstock. Classes run at Writhlington School, full-time over two years.

You'll need a grade 4 in GCSE PE and grade 44 in GCSE Science to apply. You also need to be competing in sport outside school. The course covers anatomy and physiology, fitness training and programming, professional development in the sports industry, and practical sports performance.

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

Who this course is for

BTEC Sport is aimed at students with an interest in sport, exercise and health and includes a range of practical and theory based lessons in order to give students an insight into a variety of sports based careers or further study. Unit 1: Anatomy & Physiology Unit 2: Fitness Training and Programming for Health, Sport and Well-being Unit 3: Professional Development in the Sports Industry Unit 7: Practical Sports Performance

Entry requirements

Grade 4 in GCSE PE and a grade 44 in GCSE Science. Students must be taking part in competitive sport outside of school.

What you will learn

  • You'll study the structure and function of the human body in relation to sport and exercise.
  • You'll learn how to design and deliver fitness training programmes for health and well-being.
  • You'll explore career paths and professional development in the sports industry.
  • You'll develop and demonstrate your practical performance across a range of sports.
  • You'll understand how exercise and health connect across different sporting contexts.

How you will learn

The course combines practical sessions and theory-based classroom lessons. Units are assessed through a mix of internally assessed assignments and externally set exams. Unit 1 (Anatomy and Physiology) and Unit 2 (Fitness Training and Programming) include external assessment. Units 3 and 7 are assessed through coursework and practical performance evidence.

What you will need to bring

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

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Sports coach, plans and delivers training sessions for teams or individuals.
  • 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 use and workout plans.
  • Sports development officer, promotes participation in sport at community level.

What you could study next

  • Level 3 BTEC National Diploma in Sport, a larger qualification covering more units if you want to go deeper before university.
  • Foundation Degree in Sport and Exercise Science, a two-year higher education route into sports science or coaching.
  • Degree in Sport and Exercise Science or Physical Education, the full undergraduate route for careers in coaching, sports therapy, or teaching.
  • Level 3 Personal Training Qualification, a vocational route directly into the fitness industry.
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