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Level 3 Sport Course in Abingdon

CostFREE
Duration2 weeks
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryClassroom based
Start7 Sep 2026
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceEvening
Awarding bodyPearson Edexcel awarding body
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About this course

Level 3 Sport Course in Abingdon. Classes run at Abingdon and Witney College Abingdon Campus, full-time in the evenings. It may be free if you're 16 to 18 years old. If you're 19 or over, fees may apply.

This sport qualification is delivered in partnership with Oxford United in the Community. You'll study the sporting industry alongside football development. Topics include sports coaching, fitness, performance analysis, and sports science. The course runs over 2 weeks of intensive evening study.

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

Who this course is for

The Oxford United Advanced Football Programme is a full-time study programme which enables students aged 16-18 to advance their academic knowledge in the sporting industry alongside football development in partnership with Oxford United in the Community.

Entry requirements

5 GCSEs at grade 4 including English or maths OR a pass in the subject at level 2 with English and maths not lower than a grade 3/Functional Skills L2 and at least grade 4 in one of English or maths.

What you will learn

  • You'll develop knowledge of sports coaching principles and practice.
  • You'll study sports science, including anatomy, physiology, and fitness testing.
  • You'll explore performance analysis and how to apply it in sport.
  • You'll learn how to plan and deliver coaching sessions.
  • You'll understand the sports industry, including careers and organisations.
  • You'll develop skills in health, fitness, and exercise programming.

How you will learn

The BTEC Extended Diploma is assessed through a mix of coursework assignments and external examinations. Classroom sessions are delivered in the evenings. You'll complete unit assignments throughout the course, building a portfolio of work. Some units are assessed by Pearson Edexcel through set tasks or exams.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Abingdon and Witney College Abingdon Campus 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 individual fitness programmes for clients.
  • Gym instructor, supports members with equipment and workout plans.
  • Community sports development officer, promotes sport participation locally.
  • Sports administrator, supports the running of sports clubs or organisations.

What you could study next

  • Foundation Degree in Sport or Sports Coaching, a two-year higher education route building on your BTEC.
  • BSc (Hons) in Sport Science or Sports Coaching, a full degree for those aiming at professional or graduate-level roles.
  • Level 3 Personal Training Qualification, for those focusing on fitness and gym-based careers.
  • UEFA coaching badges, for those pursuing a career in football coaching specifically.
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