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Level 3 Sport Course in Bedlington for 16 to 18 Year Olds

CostFree for 16 to 18 year olds
Duration18 months
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 Northumberland.

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About this course

Free Level 3 Sport Course in Bedlington. Classes run full-time at St Benet Biscop Catholic Academy, with daytime attendance over 18 months.

The course covers anatomy and physiology, fitness training and programming, and professional development in the sports industry. You'll study how the body's systems work, how to assess clients, and how to plan fitness programmes. Entry requires GCSE grade 4 or above in English and Maths, plus the academy's general sixth form entry criteria.

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

Who this course is for

Unit 1* Anatomy and Physiology: Learners explore how the skeletal, muscular, cardiovascular and respiratory systems function and the fundamentals of the energy systems. Unit 2* Fitness training and Programming for Health, Sport and Well-being: Learners explore client screening and lifestyle assessment, fitness training methods and fitness programming to support improvements in a clients health and well-being. Unit 3 Professional Development in the Sports Industry: Learners explore the knowledge and skills required for different career pathways in the sports industry. Learners will take part in, and reflect on, a personal skills audit, career action plan and practical interview assessment activities. Unit 4 Sports Leadership: Learners study what makes a good leader, the different capacities of this role, and the leadership skills and techniques necessary when leading activities in different roles. Unit 22* Investigating Business in Sport and the Active Leisure Industry: Learners investigate how business operates in the sport and active leisure industry and how it responds to trends and other influences to meet the needs of clients and to benefit the business. Unit 23 Skill Acquisition in Sport: Learners study the factors that contribute to a skilled performance in sport and examine how sports performers learn and develop their skills. Plus 3 other units from the following: Unit 5 Application of Fitness Testing Unit, 6 Sports Psychology, Unit 7 Practical Sports Performance, Unit 8 Coaching for Performance, Unit 17 Sports Injury Management, Unit 24 Sports Performance Analysis, Unit 25 Rules, Regulations and Officiating in Sport, Unit 26 Technical and Tactical Demands of Sport.

Entry requirements

General Sixth Form entry requirements as detailed in the Sixth Form Prospectus plus course specific entry requirements of Grade 4 in English and Maths.

What you will learn

  • You'll explore how the skeletal, muscular, cardiovascular and respiratory systems function.
  • You'll study the fundamentals of the body's energy systems.
  • You'll learn how to carry out client screening and lifestyle assessments.
  • You'll develop skills in fitness training methods and programme design.
  • You'll understand how to support improvements in a client's health and well-being.
  • You'll explore professional development and career pathways in the sports industry.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom-based sessions at the academy. The BTEC National Diploma is assessed through a mix of internally assessed assignments and externally assessed units set by Pearson Edexcel. Assignments are based on real scenarios and tasks linked to the sports industry. There are no written exams for all units, but some units include external assessments.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. St Benet Biscop Catholic 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 or gym floor sessions.
  • Personal trainer, designs and delivers one-to-one fitness programmes.
  • Sports development officer, promotes participation in sport within communities.
  • Leisure centre assistant, supports day-to-day operations at a sports facility.
  • PE teaching assistant, supports physical education lessons in a school setting.

What you could study next

  • Level 3 Extended Diploma in Sport, a larger qualification covering more units for those wanting a broader sport and fitness foundation.
  • Foundation Degree in Sport and Exercise Science, a higher education route for those moving into university study.
  • Level 4 Certificate in Coaching, for those wanting to specialise in sports coaching at a higher level.
  • Personal Trainer Diploma (Level 3 NVQ), for those focusing on fitness instruction and personal training.
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