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Free BTEC Level 3 Sport Course in Runcorn

CostFREE
Duration24 months
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 Runcorn. Classes run at Ormiston Bolingbroke Academy, full-time over two years.

This Pearson Edexcel BTEC covers sport performance, anatomy and physiology, coaching, fitness training, and sports psychology. You study sport both practically and academically. The course carries the same weight as one A level, and you can take it alongside other Level 3 qualifications.

You'll need four GCSEs at grade 4 or above, including English. You'll finish with a Level 3 BTEC 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

4 GCSES grades 4+ including English

What you will learn

  • You'll develop practical sport performance skills across a range of activities.
  • You'll study anatomy and physiology and how the body responds to exercise.
  • You'll learn coaching principles and how to plan and deliver sessions.
  • You'll explore sports psychology and the mental side of performance.
  • You'll analyse fitness components and design training programmes.
  • You'll build skills in sports leadership and working with others.
  • You'll understand career pathways in sport, fitness, and recreation.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom sessions, practical sport activities, and coursework assignments. Assessment is mainly through unit assignments marked by your tutors, with some externally assessed units set and marked by Pearson Edexcel. There are no written exams for every unit, but some units include a timed task or set task completed under supervised conditions.

What you will need to bring

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

What you could study next

  • Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Sport and Active Leisure, a work-based qualification useful for those already in a sport or fitness role.
  • Level 4 Certificate in Education and Training, for those interested in teaching or coaching professionally.
  • A degree in Sport Science, Sports Coaching, or Physical Education, building on the academic and practical foundation this BTEC provides.
  • CIMSPA-endorsed personal training qualifications, for those wanting to work as a personal trainer.
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