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BTEC Level 3 Sport Course in Slough for 16 to 18 Year Olds – The Langley Academy

CostFree for 16 to 18 year olds
Duration2 years
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryClassroom based
StartFlexible
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyPearson Edexcel awarding body

A sixth-form course for 16 to 18 year olds. Aged 19 or over? Check which courses you can do free.

About this course

Free Level 3 BTEC National Extended Certificate in Sport Course in Slough. Classes run at The Langley Academy, full-time over two years.

You'll study anatomy and physiology, fitness training, sports coaching, and sports psychology. The course builds practical and theoretical knowledge side by side. It takes two years of full-time daytime study.

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

Who this course is for

This course is for students who want to continue studying biology after GCSE. You'll already be familiar with some of the topics but the A level will give you the chance to study these and some new ones, in much greater depth. You might be choosing biology because you're headed for a healthcare or scientific career, though it will give you a set of skills that can be used in a wide range of non-scientific careers too. This course links well with most other A level subjects but particularly with those such as Chemistry, Physics, Maths, Geography and Psychology.

What you will learn

  • You'll explore anatomy and physiology and how the body responds to exercise.
  • You'll study the principles of fitness training and programme design.
  • You'll develop sports coaching skills and learn how to lead sessions.
  • You'll examine sports psychology and how the mind affects performance.
  • You'll learn about nutrition and its role in sport and fitness.
  • You'll analyse sporting performance and apply findings to improve it.

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. Some units are assessed through external exams set by Pearson Edexcel. You'll build a portfolio of work over the two years.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. The Langley Academy 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 a gym or leisure centre.
  • Personal trainer, designs one-to-one fitness programmes for clients.
  • Gym instructor, supports members on the gym floor with safe exercise technique.
  • Community sports development officer, promotes sport participation in local areas.

What you could study next

  • Level 3 BTEC National Diploma in Sport, a larger qualification covering more units and subject depth.
  • Foundation Degree in Sport and Exercise Science, for those wanting to move into higher education.
  • Level 3 Personal Training Qualification, a vocational route into the fitness industry.
  • Degree in Sport Science or Physical Education, for those aiming at graduate-level roles in sport.

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