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BTEC Level 3 Sport Course in Tipton 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

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About this course

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

The course covers both practical and theory work. You'll study anatomy and physiology, sports performance, coaching, officiating, and sports management. Assessment includes practical performance, coursework, and exams. You'll need at least five GCSEs at grades 4 to 9, including English and Maths.

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

Who this course is for

BTEC Sport at Level 3 offers learners the knowledge and experience of all aspects involved in Sport today. There are units which focus more on the practical side of sport such as Practical Sports Performance and units which are purely theory based such as Anatomy and Physiology. Overall the course offers a good mix of practical and theory work as well as a range of physical, coursework or exam-based assessment. The course also gives learners the chance to experience officiating, coaching, managing in different sports building on people skills such as communication, listening and speaking in front of groups of people.

Entry requirements

You will require a minimum of 5 GCSE's at grades 4-9 including English and Maths. It is not necessary to have studied a Sport related subject at level 2 although this would be beneficial.

Students will spend a lot of time performing in a variety of different sports and so must be physically committed to full engagement, including representing the Academy in individual and team sport.

What you will learn

  • You'll study anatomy and physiology and how the body responds to sport and exercise.
  • You'll develop practical sports performance skills across a range of sports.
  • You'll learn the principles of sports coaching and how to apply them.
  • You'll gain experience of officiating in sport.
  • You'll explore sports management and how sport is organised.
  • You'll build knowledge of fitness testing and training methods.
  • You'll represent the school in individual and team sport as part of your studies.

How you will learn

Learning is classroom based, with a mix of practical sessions and theory lessons. Assessment combines practical sports performance, coursework assignments, and written exams. Some units are assessed through physical activity; others through written work. You'll study full-time during the day at Gospel Oak School.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Gospel Oak 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 gyms or leisure centres.
  • Personal trainer, designs one-to-one fitness programmes for clients.
  • Gym instructor, supports members on the gym floor and with equipment.
  • Sports development officer, promotes participation in sport within a community.
  • PE teaching assistant, supports physical education lessons in schools.

What you could study next

  • Level 3 BTEC National Diploma in Sport, a larger qualification covering more units and suitable if you want to go deeper before university.
  • BA (Hons) in Sport and Exercise Science or Sports Coaching, a degree for those aiming at professional coaching or sports science roles.
  • Level 3 Certificate in Personal Training (REPs recognised), for those moving directly into fitness instruction.
  • PGCE in Physical Education, for those who want to teach PE in schools.
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