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Level 3 Sport Course in Birmingham for 16 to 18 Year Olds – Colmers School and Sixth Form College – Daytime

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 Birmingham.

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About this course

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

The course is equivalent to three A-levels. You'll study 10 mandatory units, including Practical Sports Performance, plus six optional units you choose to match your interests. Topics span anatomy and physiology, sports coaching, fitness training, nutrition, and sports psychology. It's a strong route into university or into roles in sport and fitness.

You'll need four GCSEs at Grade 4 or above, including Grade 4 in GCSE English or Maths. You'll finish with a Level 3 Extended Diploma in Sport.

Who this course is for

The level 3 BTEC Extended Diploma in Sport offers pupils a more Vocational pathway into Level 3 study. The course offers excellent routes into Sports careers and is equivalent to three A-levels. Learners will study 10 mandatory units, including Practical Sports Performance. They will also choose six optional units that have been designed to support progression to a range of sector-related courses in higher education, and to link with relevant occupational areas.

Entry requirements

4 GCSE Grade 4-9 Grade 4 in either GCSE English (Language or Literature) or Maths.

What you will learn

  • You'll study anatomy and physiology and how the body responds to exercise.
  • You'll develop practical sports performance skills across a range of activities.
  • You'll learn the principles of sports coaching and how to plan sessions.
  • You'll explore fitness training methods and how to design programmes.
  • You'll study sports nutrition and its role in performance.
  • You'll examine sports psychology and how mindset affects athletes.
  • You'll choose optional units to match your career or university goals.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom sessions, practical activities, and coursework assignments. Assessment is mainly through unit assignments marked against set criteria, rather than end-of-year exams. Some units include practical assessments of your performance or coaching. You'll build a portfolio of work across the two years.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Colmers School and Sixth Form College 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 at community level.
  • Leisure centre assistant, supports day-to-day operations at a sports facility.

What you could study next

  • Foundation Degree or BSc in Sport Science, the natural next step for those heading to university.
  • Level 3 Personal Training Qualification, adds a recognised industry certification for gym-based roles.
  • CIMSPA-endorsed coaching awards, useful for specialising in a specific sport.
  • Higher National Certificate in Sport, a shorter higher education route if a full degree is not the goal.
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