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Free BTEC Level 3 Sport Course in Saint Helens

CostFREE
Duration2 years
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryClassroom based
Start31 Aug 2027
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 Saint Helens. Classes run at Carmel College, full-time over two years. The course is free for 16 to 18 year olds.

This Level 3 BTEC sport qualification covers anatomy and physiology, fitness training and programming, fitness testing, and professional development in the sports industry. You'll take part in practical sessions, trips to sports venues, and visits to universities. Assessment includes written exams, essays, assignments, presentations, and practical work.

You'll finish with a Pearson Edexcel Level 3 BTEC National Extended Certificate in Sport, worth 56 UCAS points.

Who this course is for

The vocational nature of the BTEC programmes enables staff to enhance learning outside of the classroom. You will participate in a range of practical sessions to extend your knowledge and understanding and these will also form part of your assessment. As part of our BTEC courses you will attend trips and visits to sports teams, sports venues and local universities, where you will meet with industry professionals and experts in a range of sport related fields. These experiences will help to bring your BTEC course to life as you will see how the theory you are studying in the classroom is applied in the world of sport.

Entry requirements

Students should be aged 16 to 18 years old. You will need grade 4 in GCSE PE or a Merit in BTEC Level 2 PE plus grade 4 in GCSE English Language, GCSE Maths and GCSE Science.

What you will learn

  • You'll study anatomy and physiology as they apply to sport and exercise.
  • You'll learn how to design and deliver fitness training programmes for health and wellbeing.
  • You'll apply fitness testing methods and interpret the results.
  • You'll explore professional development and career pathways in the sports industry.
  • You'll develop practical skills through hands-on sessions and real assessment tasks.
  • You'll build knowledge through visits to sports teams, venues, and universities.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom lessons and practical sessions. Assessment combines written examinations and internal assessments, including essays, assignments, presentations, interviews, and practical work. You'll also attend trips to sports venues and universities to meet industry professionals. One-to-one tutorials and progress monitoring are available throughout the course.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Carmel College 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 in a gym or leisure centre.
  • Personal trainer, works one-to-one with clients on fitness goals.
  • Gym instructor, supports members with equipment and exercise programmes.
  • Sports development officer, promotes participation in sport at community level.
  • PE teaching assistant, supports physical education in a school setting.

What you could study next

  • A Level 3 BTEC National Diploma in Sport, a larger qualification for learners wanting more depth before university.
  • A degree in sport and exercise science, physiotherapy, sports therapy, or coaching at university, using the 56 UCAS points this qualification earns.
  • A sports coaching or fitness apprenticeship, combining work and study toward a professional role.
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