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Level 3 Sport Course in Blackpool for 16 to 18 Year Olds – Blackpool Sixth Form College

CostFree for 16 to 18 year olds
Duration2 years
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryClassroom based
Start1 Sep 2027
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyPearson Edexcel awarding body

A sixth-form course for 16 to 18 year olds. Aged 19 or over? See Sports Coaching Courses in Blackpool.

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About this course

Free BTEC National Extended Diploma in Sport in Blackpool. Classes run at Blackpool Sixth Form College, full-time over two years.

The course covers a wide range of sporting topics, including anatomy and physiology, sports coaching, fitness training, and sports psychology. You'll complete a mix of coursework, exams, and externally assessed units. Entry requires five GCSEs at grade 4 or above, including English or maths.

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

Who this course is for

What is it? BTEC Sport is an exciting coursework, exam and externally assessed course. This range of assessment caters for all types of students. BTEC Sport is an innovative course that develops knowledge and understanding in a range of sporting topics allowing for progression to university. Why study this course at Blackpool Sixth? Our highly engaging lessons are taught by a number of outstanding teachers with specialisms in a variety of areas. Our expertise lies in improving our student grades by helping them to learn and apply a variety of scenarios to their assignments. Specific course entry requirements: Standard BTEC Programme requirements.

Entry requirements

As BTEC level 3 courses are advanced courses, we require five A*- C passes of 4 (C) grade or above (or equivalent) including English language or maths. Please see our website for any specific course requirements.

What you will learn

  • You'll study anatomy and physiology as they apply to sport and exercise.
  • You'll develop knowledge of sports coaching principles and practice.
  • You'll explore fitness training methods and programme design.
  • You'll examine sports psychology and how it affects performance.
  • You'll learn about nutrition and its role in sport.
  • You'll analyse sports performance and develop skills to support improvement.
  • You'll build understanding of sports development and the sports industry.

How you will learn

You'll be assessed through a combination of coursework, written exams, and externally assessed tasks. Classroom sessions are taught by specialist teachers across a range of sporting subjects. The mix of assessment methods means the course suits different strengths, whether you prefer practical tasks, written work, or timed assessments.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Blackpool Sixth Form College 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.
  • Sports development officer, promotes participation in sport at community level.
  • Leisure centre assistant, supports day-to-day operations at a sports facility.

What you could study next

  • A degree in Sport Science, Sports Coaching, or Physical Education, the most common next step for those wanting to work at a higher level or specialise.
  • A degree in Physiotherapy or Sports Therapy, for those interested in injury prevention and rehabilitation.
  • A Level 3 Personal Training Qualification, for those who want to start working as a personal trainer sooner.
  • A PGCE or School Direct route into teaching PE, for those considering a career in education.
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