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Free BTEC Level 3 Sport Course in Swindon – The Ridgeway School and Sixth Form College

CostFREE
Duration2 years
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryClassroom based
Start1 Sep 2026
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 Swindon. Classes run at The Ridgeway School and Sixth Form College, full-time over two years.

The course covers anatomy and physiology, fitness training and programming, and sport event organisation. You'll also study from optional units including sports leadership, fitness testing, and practical sports performance. Two external exams are taken in the first year. The rest of the course is assessed through assignments and practical activities.

You'll finish with a Level 3 BTEC National Extended Certificate in Sport.

Who this course is for

Anatomy and physiology of sport (examination) Fitness training and programming examination) Sport event organisation And one other from Sports Leadership Application of fitness testing Practical sports performance Students will be assessed through a number of practical based activities and theoretical assignments, and two external exams taken in the first year of the course.

Entry requirements

4 x 5-9 Grades at GCSE and if studied Merit in Cambridge National Sports Studies/BTEC Sport. A previous PE/Sport qualification is not essential but an interest in sport/physical education is.

What you will learn

  • You'll study the anatomy and physiology of the human body in a sport context.
  • You'll learn how to design and deliver fitness training programmes.
  • You'll plan and organise a sport event from start to finish.
  • You'll develop skills in sports leadership.
  • You'll carry out and interpret fitness tests.
  • You'll analyse and improve your own practical sports performance.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom lessons, practical sessions, and written assignments. Two external exams cover anatomy and physiology, and fitness training and programming. These exams are taken in the first year. The remaining units are assessed through practical activities and theoretical assignments completed over the two years.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. The Ridgeway School and Sixth Form 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 their fitness goals.
  • Gym instructor, supports members on the gym floor with safe exercise technique.
  • Sports development officer, promotes participation in sport within a community.
  • Leisure centre assistant, supports the day-to-day running of a sports facility.

What you could study next

  • Level 3 BTEC National Diploma in Sport, a larger qualification covering more units and useful for university applications.
  • BA (Hons) in Sport and Exercise Science or Sports Coaching, for those looking to study at degree level.
  • Level 3 Personal Training Qualification, for those wanting to work directly with clients as a personal trainer.
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