Post A Job
Advertise Courses
Search Jobs
Search Courses

BTEC Level 3 Sport Course in Sevenoaks 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 Tonbridge and Malling.

Apply now →

About this course

Free BTEC National Extended Certificate in Sport Course in Sevenoaks. Classes run at Wrotham School, full-time over two years.

The course covers anatomy and physiology, fitness training and programming, and professional development in sport. You'll study how the body's systems work and how to design fitness programmes for clients. Units are assessed through external exams and coursework. This Level 3 BTEC sport qualification carries UCAS points and is accepted by universities.

You'll need a grade 5 in GCSE Physical Education or a Merit in a Level 2 BTEC Sport to apply. You'll finish with a Pearson Edexcel BTEC National Extended Certificate in Sport.

Who this course is for

Our sixth form is for students who are aged 16-19 when they are completing their applications. For a two-year course, students should be aged 16 or 17 on the 31st August of the year they plan to start studying with us.

Wrotham Sixth Form offers a variety of subjects at Level 3 (A Level or equivalent). All courses offered by Wrotham School Sixth Form are level 3, which means that they are accepted by universities and attract UCAS tariff points.

Students with particular Additional Educational Needs should ask about specific provisions on interview.

Entry requirements

Either grade 5 in GCSE physical education or Merit in BTEC level 2 sport.

What you will learn

  • You'll explore how the skeletal, muscular, cardiovascular and respiratory systems function.
  • You'll study the fundamentals of the body's energy systems.
  • You'll learn how to carry out client screening and lifestyle assessments.
  • You'll develop skills in fitness training methods and programme design.
  • You'll build knowledge of how to support improvements in a client's health and well-being.
  • You'll develop professional skills relevant to careers in sport and fitness.

How you will learn

The course is delivered in the classroom at Wrotham School. There are four units in total. Two are assessed externally: one through a written examination and one through external coursework. The remaining units are assessed through internal assignments and coursework. You'll attend daytime classes full-time across two years.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Wrotham School 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.
  • Community sport development officer, promotes sport participation locally.
  • Sports administrator, supports the running of a sports club or organisation.

What you could study next

  • Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Sport and Active Leisure, a work-based qualification for those already in a sport role.
  • Level 4 Certificate in Education and Training, useful if you want to move into coaching or teaching sport.
  • A degree in Sport Science, Sports Coaching, or Physical Education, building on the UCAS points this BTEC sport certificate earns.
Apply on kentprospectus.co.uk →
Apply now →

Related courses at Wrotham School

More courses near you