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Free BTEC Level 3 Sport Course in Ramsey

CostFREE
Duration2 years
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryClassroom based
Start3 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 Ramsey. Classes run at Ramsey Gatehouse Sixth Form, full-time over two years.

This Level 3 BTEC sport course covers how the body responds to exercise, fitness testing, sports coaching principles, and career opportunities in the sport industry. You'll study anatomy and physiology, training programme design, and the business side of sport. The course is designed to sit alongside A Levels or other BTEC Nationals as part of a broader programme of study.

You'll need the equivalent of five GCSEs at Grade 5 and a merit in Sports Studies to join. You'll finish with a Pearson Edexcel Level 3 Extended Certificate in Sport.

Who this course is for

“You miss 100 percent of the shots you don’t take.” - Wayne Gretzky

The BTEC Sport courses allows for a broad basis of study for the sport sector. This qualification is designed to support progression to higher education when taken as part of a programme of study that includes other appropriate BTEC Nationals or A Levels. Within this course you will be exploring job opportunities in the sport industry, understanding how the body responds to exercise, carrying out fitness testing to apply to the components of fitness and exploring the benefits of fitness training to enhance sporting performance.

Entry requirements

Equivalent of five GCSE's Grade 5 and a merit in Sports Studies

What you will learn

  • You'll explore how the body responds and adapts to exercise.
  • You'll carry out fitness testing and interpret the results.
  • You'll design training programmes for different clients and goals.
  • You'll study anatomy and physiology relevant to sport and exercise.
  • You'll investigate career and job opportunities across the sport industry.
  • You'll develop coaching skills and understand sports leadership.
  • You'll examine the business and organisation of sport.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom sessions, practical activities, and coursework assignments. Assessment is mainly through internally assessed units marked by your tutors, alongside some externally assessed units set and marked by Pearson Edexcel. There are no traditional written exams for most units. Practical sessions give you hands-on experience of fitness testing and coaching techniques.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Ramsey Gatehouse Sixth Form 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 gyms or leisure centres.
  • Personal trainer, designs one-to-one programmes for individual clients.
  • Gym instructor, supports members on the gym floor with safe exercise technique.
  • Sports development officer, promotes participation in sport at a community level.
  • Leisure centre assistant, supports day-to-day operations at a sports facility.

What you could study next

  • Level 3 NVQ in Coaching, Teaching and Instructing, a work-based route into professional coaching.
  • BTEC Higher National Certificate (HNC) in Sport, the next step into higher-level sport study.
  • BA (Hons) in Sport and Exercise Science or Sports Coaching, a university degree for those wanting to specialise further.
  • Level 3 Award in Education and Training, useful if you want to move into coaching or instructing roles that involve teaching others.
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