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Free BTEC Level 3 Sport Course in Windsor

CostFREE
Duration24 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 Windsor. Classes run at The Windsor Boys' School, full-time during the day.

You'll explore how the body responds to exercise, how to plan training programmes, and how sports organisations work. The course suits those who have studied sport before and those who are new to the subject.

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

Who this course is for

Students who wish to continue studying Sports Studies or those who have never studied the subject before

Entry requirements

If you HAVE studied the subject in Years 10 & 11 - At least a Level 3 in Sport Studies GCSE OR a Pass in a Vocational level 2 course (V Cert, BTEC etc.) AND at least a level 4 in Maths GCSE AND English Language GCSE. If Single Sciences were taken at GCSE: At least a level 4 in Biology GCSE AND Maths GCSE and English Language GCSE If Combined Sciences were taken at GCSE: At least a level 4 in all Biology Modules AND Maths GCSE AND English Language GCSE

What you will learn

  • You'll study anatomy and physiology, including how the body responds to exercise.
  • You'll learn how to plan and deliver fitness training programmes.
  • You'll explore sports psychology and how the mind affects performance.
  • You'll develop coaching skills and understand different coaching styles.
  • You'll examine how sports organisations and the sports industry operate.
  • You'll analyse fitness testing methods and interpret results.

How you will learn

The course is assessed through a mix of internal assignments and external examinations. Internal units are assessed through coursework, reports, and practical tasks completed in class. External units are assessed by Pearson Edexcel through written exams or set tasks. You'll study in a classroom setting at The Windsor Boys' School, full-time across two years.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. The Windsor Boys' School will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Sports coach, plans and delivers training sessions for teams or individuals.
  • Fitness instructor, leads group exercise classes or gym floor sessions.
  • Personal trainer, designs one-to-one fitness programmes for clients.
  • Gym instructor, supports members with equipment and exercise technique.
  • Sports development officer, promotes participation in sport at community level.
  • Leisure centre assistant, supports the day-to-day running of a sports facility.

What you could study next

  • Level 3 BTEC National Diploma in Sport, a larger qualification that broadens your subject knowledge and strengthens a university application.
  • HND or Foundation Degree in Sport and Exercise Science, a higher-level route into sports science or coaching careers.
  • Level 3 Personal Training Qualification, a practical route toward working as a personal trainer or fitness professional.
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