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Level 3 Sport Course in Altrincham for 16 to 18 Year Olds – Blessed Thomas Holford Catholic 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 Trafford.

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About this course

Free Level 3 Sport Course in Altrincham. Classes run at Blessed Thomas Holford Catholic College, full-time over two years.

The sport and active leisure sector employs more than 600,000 people across the UK. This Pearson Edexcel BTEC National Diploma covers the knowledge and skills that employers in the sector look for. You'll study topics including anatomy and physiology, sports coaching, fitness training, and sports psychology. Entry typically requires a grade 5 in GCSE Physical Education, or grade 5 in GCSE English, Maths, and Science.

You'll finish with a BTEC National Diploma in Sport at Level 3.

Who this course is for

Year on year the sport and active leisure sector outperforms the UK economy.? The sector has more than 36,000 employers creating work for more than 600,000 full time and part-time employees.? Despite the prevalence of this sector, a third of the workforce has no qualifications, and skills shortages are responsible for a large proportion of the vacancies in this sector.? These factors highlight the importance of a recognised Level 3 qualification in this sector.

Entry requirements

A GCSE grade 5 is expected in GCSE Physical Education. For those who have not studied any of the above courses, a grade 5 in GCSE English and Mathematics and Science is required.

What you will learn

  • You'll explore anatomy and physiology and how the body responds to exercise.
  • You'll develop practical sports coaching skills.
  • You'll study fitness training principles and programme design.
  • You'll examine sports psychology and its role in performance.
  • You'll learn how to plan and deliver sports activities.
  • You'll investigate the sports and active leisure industry and its career opportunities.

How you will learn

The BTEC National Diploma is assessed through a mix of coursework assignments and external examinations. Coursework is set and marked by the centre. External assessments are set and marked by Pearson Edexcel. You'll attend daytime classes at Blessed Thomas Holford Catholic College throughout the two-year course.

What you will need to bring

Blessed Thomas Holford Catholic College will confirm what 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 or gym floor sessions.
  • Personal trainer, designs and delivers one-to-one fitness programmes. Note: most personal trainers also hold a Level 3 Personal Training qualification.
  • Sports development officer, works with clubs and communities to grow participation.
  • Leisure centre assistant, supports day-to-day operations at a sports facility.
  • PE teaching assistant, supports physical education in a school setting.

What you could study next

  • Foundation Degree or HND in Sport, a Level 5 qualification that builds on your BTEC and opens roles in sports development and coaching.
  • Bachelor's Degree in Sport Science or Physical Education, a Level 6 qualification suited to those aiming for graduate-level roles in sport, coaching, or teaching.
  • Level 3 Personal Training Qualification, a vocational route for those wanting to work as a personal trainer alongside or after this BTEC.
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