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Free BTEC Level 3 Sport Course in Slough – Wexham School

CostFREE
Duration2 years
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryClassroom based
Start2 Sep 2026
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyPearson Edexcel awarding body
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About this course

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

This Level 3 BTEC sport qualification covers anatomy and physiology, fitness training, sports psychology, and coaching principles. You'll explore how the body responds to exercise and how to plan effective training programmes. The course suits those who have completed their GCSEs and want to move into sport, fitness, or coaching. Entry requires five GCSEs at Grade 4 or above, including English and Maths.

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

Who this course is for

This course is for students who want to continue studying chemistry after GCSE. You'll already be familiar with some of the topics, but the A level will give you the chance to study these and some new ones, in much greater depth. You might be choosing chemistry because you're headed for a scientific career, though it will give you a set of skills that can be used in a wide range of non-scientific careers too.

Entry requirements

5 GCSE's at a Grade 4 or above including English & Maths

What you will learn

  • You'll study anatomy and physiology and how the body responds to exercise.
  • You'll learn how to plan and deliver fitness training programmes.
  • You'll explore sports psychology and how the mind affects performance.
  • You'll develop coaching skills and understand how to support athletes.
  • You'll study nutrition and its role in sport and physical performance.
  • You'll learn how to assess fitness levels and set training goals.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom sessions, practical activities, and coursework assignments. Assessment is mainly through internally assessed units, which your teachers mark and moderate. Some units may include external assessments set by Pearson Edexcel. You'll build a portfolio of work across the two years of the course.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Wexham 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 in a gym or leisure centre.
  • Personal trainer, designs one-to-one 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 club or sports organisation.

What you could study next

  • Level 3 BTEC National Diploma in Sport, a larger qualification covering more units and depth.
  • Level 4 Higher National Certificate in Sport, a step into higher education for those wanting to specialise.
  • CIMSPA-endorsed personal training qualifications, needed to work as a qualified personal trainer.
  • A degree in Sport Science or Physical Education, for those aiming toward coaching, research, or teaching careers.
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