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BTEC Level 3 Sport Course in Westbury 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

A sixth-form course for 16 to 18 year olds. Aged 19 or over? See Sports Coaching Courses in Wiltshire.

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About this course

Free Level 3 BTEC National Extended Certificate in Sport Course in Westbury. Classes run at Matravers School, full-time during the day over two years.

The course covers sport science, coaching principles, fitness training, and sports performance. You'll study both the practical and academic sides of sport. It carries the same weight as one A level, and you can study it alongside A levels or other BTEC qualifications. You'll need a Grade 5 or above in a GCSE to enrol.

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

Grade 5 or above in GCSE

What you will learn

  • You'll develop your understanding of anatomy and physiology in sport.
  • You'll learn how to plan and deliver sports coaching sessions.
  • You'll study fitness training principles and how to apply them.
  • You'll analyse sports performance and identify areas for improvement.
  • You'll explore sport psychology and how it affects performance.
  • You'll build knowledge of sports development and recreation management.
  • You'll practise as both a sports performer and an academic learner.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom sessions, practical activities, and work-related projects. Assessment is through a mix of coursework assignments and externally set exams. Some units are assessed through controlled tasks set by Pearson Edexcel. Your teacher will mark coursework, and external examiners assess the exam units.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Matravers School will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Sports coach, plans and delivers coaching sessions for clubs or schools.
  • Fitness instructor, leads group exercise classes in a gym or leisure centre.
  • Personal trainer, designs individual fitness programmes for clients.
  • Gym instructor, supports members on the gym floor day to day.
  • Sports development officer, works to grow participation in sport locally.
  • Recreation assistant, supports activities at a leisure centre or sports facility.

What you could study next

  • Level 3 BTEC National Diploma in Sport, a larger qualification covering more units and carrying the weight of two A levels.
  • A degree in Sport Science, Sports Coaching, or Physical Education at university, where this BTEC certificate counts toward entry requirements.
  • Level 3 Personal Training Qualification, for those wanting to work directly with clients as a personal trainer.
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