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BTEC Level 3 Sport Course in South Shields for 16 to 18 Year Olds

CostFree for 16 to 18 year olds
Duration24 months
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryClassroom based
Start1 Sep 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 South Shields. Classes run at St Wilfrid's RC College, full-time during the day.

This Level 3 BTEC sport qualification takes two years to complete. You'll study sport both as a performer and as an academic subject. Units cover anatomy and physiology, sports coaching, fitness training, and sports psychology. The course carries the same weight as one A level and builds skills that transfer well into further study or work.

You'll finish with a Pearson Edexcel 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

Students will be offered a place at St. Wilfrid's sixth form on the proviso that they will meet the following criteria;

  • at least 5 9-4 grades including English and Mathematics
  • a minimum of grade 6 at the subject they wish to study
  • a minimum of merit in the vocational subject they wish to study

What you will learn

  • You'll explore anatomy and physiology and how the body responds to exercise.
  • You'll develop practical sports coaching and instructing skills.
  • You'll study fitness training principles and how to apply them.
  • You'll examine sports psychology and what drives performance.
  • You'll analyse your own performance as a sports participant.
  • You'll build skills in planning and delivering sport and fitness sessions.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom sessions, practical activities, and coursework assignments. Assessment is mainly through internally assessed units, which are marked by your tutors and checked by Pearson Edexcel. Some units may include external assessment. 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. St Wilfrid's RC College 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 gyms or leisure centres.
  • Personal trainer, designs one-to-one fitness programmes for clients.
  • Gym instructor, supports members on the gym floor with safe exercise technique.
  • Sports development officer, promotes participation in sport within a community.
  • Recreation assistant, supports the running of leisure and sports facilities.

What you could study next

  • Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Sport and Active Leisure, a work-based route into coaching or leisure management roles.
  • BTEC Higher National Certificate in Sport, a Level 4 qualification for those wanting to go deeper into sport science or management.
  • University degree in Sport Science, Sports Coaching, or Physical Education, building on the academic grounding this BTEC provides.
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