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Free Level 3 Sport Course in Darwen – Darwen Aldridge Community Academy

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 Sport Course in Darwen. Classes run at Darwen Aldridge Community Academy, full-time over two years.

The Pearson Edexcel BTEC covers a wide range of sport and sports science topics. You'll explore anatomy and physiology, fitness training, coaching, sports psychology, and nutrition. The course is practical and knowledge-based, building the depth you need to move into sport and fitness work or go on to university.

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

Who this course is for

A practical vocational qualification worth two A-Levels for students who enjoy sport and physical activity. You will study a wide range of topics to develop your detailed knowledge and understanding of sport and sports science.

What you will learn

  • You'll study anatomy and physiology as they apply to sport and exercise.
  • You'll explore principles of fitness training and programme design.
  • You'll develop knowledge of sports coaching and leadership.
  • You'll examine sports psychology and how the mind affects performance.
  • You'll learn about nutrition and its role in sport.
  • You'll investigate sports development and the sport sector as a whole.
  • You'll build practical skills through applied, vocational learning.

How you will learn

The BTEC is assessed through a mix of coursework assignments and externally set exams. Coursework units are marked internally and moderated by Pearson Edexcel. Some units have set external assessments at fixed points in the year. You'll study in the classroom with practical and theory sessions throughout the two years.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Darwen Aldridge Community Academy 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 one-to-one fitness programmes for clients.
  • Gym instructor, supports members on the gym floor and with equipment.
  • Sports development officer, promotes participation in sport within communities.
  • Leisure centre assistant, supports day-to-day operations at a sports facility.

What you could study next

  • Level 4 or Level 5 HND in Sport, a natural step if you want to go further in sports science or coaching before a degree.
  • BSc in Sport Science or Sports Coaching, the BTEC Extended Diploma is widely accepted for university entry onto sport-related degrees.
  • Level 3 Personal Training Qualification, adds a fitness industry licence to your sport knowledge.
  • Sports coaching apprenticeship, earns while you develop on-the-job coaching skills.
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