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Free Level 3 Sport Course in Enfield

CostFREE
Duration36 weeks
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryClassroom based
Start1 Sep 2027
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyPearson Edexcel awarding body
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About this course

Free Level 3 Sport Course in Enfield. Classes run at Capital City College Enfield Campus, full-time during the day.

You'll study anatomy and physiology, sports coaching, fitness instructing, sports psychology, and injury rehabilitation. The course runs over 36 weeks. You'll also develop your own sporting performance alongside the theory behind it.

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

Who this course is for

This advanced course will allow you to develop your own sporting performance alongside the scientific theory needed to progress to higher education and employment. You will study areas such as anatomy and physiology, sports coaching, fitness instructing, sports psychology, injury and rehabilitation, and fitness testing.

Entry requirements

You will need:Four GCSEs at grade 4 or above, including English Language, Maths and Science or PE or an equivalent Level 2 qualification at Merit (and Functional Skills in English and Maths at Level 2/GCSE English Language and Maths at grade 4 or above).A reference from your previous school/college.All applicants must have an interview and assessment to confirm that the course is suitable for them.

What you will learn

  • You'll study anatomy and physiology and how the body responds to exercise.
  • You'll learn the principles of sports coaching and how to apply them.
  • You'll develop fitness instructing skills, including how to plan and lead sessions.
  • You'll explore sports psychology and how the mind affects performance.
  • You'll study injury prevention, rehabilitation, and return-to-sport processes.
  • You'll carry out fitness testing and interpret the results.
  • You'll develop your own sporting performance through practical activity.

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 may include externally set tasks or exams. You'll build a portfolio of work over the course.

What you will need to bring

You'll need to wear sport-appropriate clothing and footwear for practical sessions. Capital City College Enfield Campus 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 in a gym or leisure centre.
  • Personal trainer, designs training programmes for individual clients.
  • Gym instructor, supports members on the gym floor and with equipment.
  • Sports development officer, promotes participation in sport in the community.
  • Leisure centre assistant, supports the day-to-day running of a sports facility.

What you could study next

  • A degree in Sport Science or Sports Coaching, for deeper study and graduate-level roles.
  • A Level 3 Personal Training Qualification, to work independently with clients.
  • A PGCE or teaching qualification, if you want to teach sport in schools.
  • An apprenticeship in coaching or fitness, to earn while you continue developing your skills.
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