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Free BTEC Level 3 Sport Course in Walsall

CostFREE
Duration2 years
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryClassroom based
StartFlexible
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 Walsall. Classes run at Blue Coat Church of England Academy, full-time over two years.

This Level 3 BTEC sport qualification covers sport science, coaching, fitness, health and wellbeing, and the business side of sport. You'll explore how the body works, how to plan and deliver sessions, and how sport organisations operate. The course is equivalent in size to one A Level and meets entry requirements for many university sport degrees.

You'll need five GCSEs at grade 4 or above, including English. You'll finish with a Pearson Edexcel BTEC National Extended Certificate in Sport.

Who this course is for

This subject will appeal to students who are interested in working in sport, fitness, teaching, development, business roles, management roles, leisure, wellbeing, coaching, outdoors and elite sport. This is intended as an Applied General qualification, equivalent in size to one A Levels. It is a two-year, full-time course that meets entry requirements in its own right for learners who want to progress to higher education courses in sport before entering employment.

Entry requirements

5 GCSEs at grade 4 or above (including English).

What you will learn

  • You'll study the anatomy and physiology behind sport and physical activity.
  • You'll learn how to plan, deliver, and review coaching sessions.
  • You'll explore fitness testing and how to analyse performance.
  • You'll develop knowledge of health, wellbeing, and lifestyle factors.
  • You'll study sport psychology and how it affects performance.
  • You'll learn about the business and management of sport organisations.
  • You'll understand how to work safely and professionally in sport settings.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom lessons, practical sessions, and coursework assignments. Assessment is mainly through internally assessed units, which your tutors mark and moderate. Some units may include externally set tasks or exams set by Pearson Edexcel. You'll build a portfolio of work across the two years, showing your knowledge and practical skills.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Blue Coat Church of England Academy will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Sports coach, plans and delivers sessions for clubs or schools.
  • Fitness instructor, leads group exercise classes or gym floor sessions.
  • Personal trainer, works one-to-one with clients on fitness goals.
  • Gym instructor, supports members and runs inductions at a gym.
  • Sports development officer, promotes participation in sport locally.
  • Leisure centre assistant, supports operations at a leisure facility.

What you could study next

  • Foundation Degree or BA in Sport Science or Sports Coaching, the natural next step for university entry, which this qualification is designed to support.
  • Level 3 Award in Education and Training, useful if you want to move into coaching or teaching roles.
  • Level 4 Certificate in Strength and Conditioning, for those aiming toward elite sport or advanced fitness roles.
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