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Free BTEC Level 3 Sport Course in Sevenoaks – Trinity School Sevenoaks

CostFREE
Duration2 years
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 in Sevenoaks. Classes run at Trinity School Sevenoaks, full-time over two years.

This Level 3 BTEC sport course is free for 16 to 19 year olds in compulsory education at the school. You'll study anatomy and physiology, sports psychology, fitness training, coaching, and sports development. The course carries the same weight as one A Level and is designed to support progression to higher education or employment in sport and fitness.

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

Who this course is for

The BTEC National Extended Certificate in Sport is an applied general qualification for post-16 learners who want to continue their education through applied learning and gives the option to progress to higher education and ultimately to employment in the sport sector. The qualification is equivalent to one A Level.

Entry requirements

GCSE grade 4 in English Language or English Literature and grade 4 in Biology (single science) or 4-4 in the Biology component of Combined Science

What you will learn

  • You'll explore anatomy and physiology and how the body responds to exercise.
  • You'll study sports psychology and how the mind affects performance.
  • You'll develop knowledge of fitness training principles and programme design.
  • You'll learn coaching skills and how to plan and lead sessions.
  • You'll examine sports development and how sport is organised and delivered.
  • You'll analyse performance and learn how to give constructive feedback.

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 teachers and moderated by Pearson Edexcel. Some units are assessed through external examinations set by Pearson Edexcel. You'll build a portfolio of work across the two years.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Trinity School Sevenoaks 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 and delivers one-to-one fitness programmes.
  • Gym instructor, supports members on the gym floor with technique and safety.
  • Sports development officer, works to increase participation in sport locally.
  • Leisure centre assistant, supports the day-to-day running of sport facilities.

What you could study next

  • BTEC Higher National Certificate in Sport, a Level 4 qualification for those wanting to deepen specialist knowledge before entering the workforce.
  • Foundation Degree in Sport or Sports Science, a university-level route into coaching, performance analysis, or sport management.
  • Level 3 Personal Training Qualification, for those who want to qualify as a personal trainer alongside or after their BTEC sport certificate.
  • Degree in Sport and Exercise Science, for those aiming at careers in performance, research, or physiotherapy.
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