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Free Level 3 Sport Course in Birmingham – Colmers School and Sixth Form College

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

The course covers anatomy and physiology, sports psychology, fitness, and sports leadership. You study nine units in total. Six are assessed internally and three through external exams. The course carries UCAS points and is recognised by universities for entry to sports-related degrees.

You'll finish with a Pearson Edexcel Level 3 National Diploma in Sport.

Who this course is for

The level 3 BTEC Diploma in Sport offers pupils a more Vocational pathway into Level 3 study. The course offers excellent routes into University and should be studied alongside another A Level course as it is equivalent to two A-levels. You be assessed in 9 Units, 3 of which are externally assessed whilst the other 6 are Internally moderated. The Units address all aspects of Sport, including Anatomy and Physiology, Leadership, Skill Acquisition and Fitness.

Entry requirements

5 GCSE Grade 4-9 Grade 5 in GCSE English Language or Literature

What you will learn

  • You'll study anatomy and physiology and how the body responds to exercise.
  • You'll explore sports psychology and how the mind affects performance.
  • You'll develop knowledge of fitness training and conditioning.
  • You'll learn about sports leadership and how to plan and lead sessions.
  • You'll build understanding of skill acquisition and how athletes learn movement.
  • You'll complete controlled assignments with close links to real sport careers.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom sessions, practical activities, and self-directed study. Assessment combines internal coursework, controlled assignments, and external examinations. Six units are internally assessed and moderated. Three units are assessed through external exams set by Pearson Edexcel. This mix reflects the way sport professionals work in practice.

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 clubs or schools.
  • Fitness instructor, leads group exercise classes or gym floor sessions.
  • Personal trainer, designs one-to-one fitness programmes for clients.
  • Sports development officer, promotes participation in sport for local organisations.
  • Leisure centre supervisor, manages day-to-day operations at a sports facility.
  • Teaching assistant with a sport specialism, supports PE lessons in schools.

What you could study next

  • A degree in Sports Science or Physical Education, building on the UCAS points this qualification earns.
  • A Level 4 or Level 5 coaching qualification, for those moving into professional coaching roles.
  • A PGCE or School Direct route into teaching, if you want to teach PE.
  • A Level 3 Personal Training Diploma, for those focusing on fitness instruction.
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