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Free BTEC Level 3 Sport Course in Teignmouth

CostFREE
Duration9 months
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryClassroom based
Start1 Sep 2026
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 Teignmouth. Classes run at Teignmouth Community School, full-time during the day.

This BTEC sport course takes around nine months to complete. You'll study applied sport topics including anatomy and physiology, fitness training, coaching, and sports development. The course is designed to sit alongside other Level 3 qualifications as part of a one-year study programme. It carries the same weight as half an A Level.

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

Who this course is for

The Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Certificate in Sport is intended to be an Applied General qualification for post-16 learners wanting to continue their education through applied learning. It is intended to be studied alongside other Level 3 qualifications to give an introduction to the sector. It is equivalent in size to half an A Level and would be taken alongside other Level 3 qualifications in a study programme in one year.

What you will learn

  • You'll explore anatomy and physiology and how the body responds to exercise.
  • You'll develop knowledge of fitness training principles and programme design.
  • You'll study sports coaching techniques and how to apply them in practice.
  • You'll learn about sports development and how sport is organised and delivered.
  • You'll build understanding of nutrition and its role in sport and performance.
  • You'll examine sports psychology and how the mind affects performance.

How you will learn

The course is classroom based and delivered full-time during the day. Pearson BTEC qualifications are assessed through a mix of internally assessed assignments and externally assessed units. Assignments are set and marked by the centre. External assessments are set and marked by Pearson Edexcel.

What you will need to bring

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

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Sports coach, plans and delivers coaching sessions for individuals or teams.
  • Fitness instructor, leads group exercise classes or gym floor sessions.
  • Personal trainer, designs and delivers one-to-one fitness programmes.
  • Gym instructor, supports members with equipment and training plans.
  • Community sport development officer, promotes sport participation locally.
  • Sports administrator, supports the running of a sports club or organisation.

What you could study next

  • Level 3 BTEC National Diploma or Extended Diploma in Sport, a larger qualification for learners wanting a fuller sport programme before university.
  • A degree in Sport Science, Sports Coaching, or Physical Education, for those aiming at graduate-level roles in sport or health.
  • 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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