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BTEC Level 3 Sport Course in Sheffield for 16 to 18 Year Olds – Meadowhead School Academy Trust

CostFree for 16 to 18 year olds
Duration2 years
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryClassroom based
StartFlexible
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 Sheffield.

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About this course

Free Level 3 BTEC National Extended Certificate in Sport Course in Sheffield. Classes run at Meadowhead School Academy Trust, full-time during the day over two years.

The course covers anatomy and physiology, fitness training and programming, and professional development in the sports industry. Optional units include sports psychology, sports leadership, and fitness testing. Lessons mix practical sessions with theory, and you'll get the chance to organise sports events and coach others.

You'll need five GCSEs at Grade 4 or above, including English and Maths, plus a Merit in a Level 2 Sport qualification. You'll finish with a Pearson Edexcel BTEC National Extended Certificate in Sport.

Who this course is for

On the BTEC Level 3 Subsidiary Diploma in Sport course you will cover 3 mandatory units including: Anatomy and Physiology, Fitness Training and Programming for Health Sport and Wellbeing, Professional Development in the Sports Industry. Other optional units include: Practical Sports Performance, Sports Psychology, Sports Leadership and Application of Fitness Testing. The lessons will be a mixture of practical and theory and students will be given the opportunity to organise sports events and coach/lead younger students.

Entry requirements

5 GSCE Grade 4+ including English and Maths Merit in Level 2 Sport

What you will learn

  • You'll study the anatomy and physiology of the human body and how it responds to exercise.
  • You'll learn how to design and deliver fitness training programmes for health and wellbeing.
  • You'll explore professional development and career pathways in the sports industry.
  • You'll develop practical sports performance skills across a range of activities.
  • You'll study sports psychology and how the mind affects performance.
  • You'll build sports leadership skills and learn how to plan and run sports sessions.
  • You'll apply fitness testing methods and analyse the results.

How you will learn

Learning combines classroom theory with practical sessions. You'll be assessed through assignments, projects, and coursework rather than traditional exams. Some units include practical assessments where you demonstrate skills directly. You'll also have the opportunity to organise sports events and coach others as part of your learning.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Meadowhead School Academy Trust 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 or gym floor sessions.
  • Personal trainer, designs one-to-one fitness programmes for clients.
  • Gym instructor, supports members with equipment and exercise plans.
  • Sports development officer, promotes participation in sport within communities.
  • PE teaching assistant, supports physical education lessons in schools.

What you could study next

  • Level 3 BTEC National Diploma or Extended Diploma in Sport, a larger qualification that opens more university routes.
  • A degree in Sport Science, Sports Coaching, or Physical Education, for those aiming for graduate-level roles.
  • Level 3 Personal Training Qualification, for those wanting to work directly with clients in fitness settings.
  • A teaching degree or PGCE with PE specialism, for those interested in sports education.
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