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Free Level 3 Sport Course in Birmingham

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 Extended Diploma in Sport in Birmingham. Classes run at The Coleshill School, full-time over two years as part of a sixth form programme.

You'll need five GCSEs at grades 9 to 5 to join. The course covers anatomy and physiology, fitness training, sports coaching, nutrition, and sports psychology. You'll also study how the sports industry works and develop practical skills across a range of activities.

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

Who this course is for

Extended Diploma in Sport

Entry requirements

5 GCSE 9-5

What you will learn

  • You'll study anatomy and physiology and how the body responds to exercise.
  • You'll learn how to plan and deliver fitness training programmes.
  • You'll develop sports coaching skills across different activities.
  • You'll explore sports nutrition and its role in performance.
  • You'll study sports psychology and how mindset affects performance.
  • You'll learn how the sports and fitness industry is structured and managed.
  • You'll build practical skills through sport and physical activity sessions.

How you will learn

The BTEC Extended Diploma combines coursework assignments with externally assessed units. You'll complete practical tasks, written assignments, and sit some exams. Learning takes place in the classroom and through practical sport sessions. Assessment is ongoing throughout the two years, with some units assessed by Pearson Edexcel at set points.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. The Coleshill School will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Sports coach, plans and delivers coaching sessions for individuals or teams.
  • Fitness instructor, leads group exercise classes in a gym or leisure centre.
  • Personal trainer, designs one-to-one training plans for clients.
  • Gym instructor, supports members on the gym floor and with equipment.
  • Sports development officer, promotes participation in sport at a community level.
  • Leisure centre assistant, supports the day-to-day running of a sports facility.

What you could study next

  • A degree in Sport Science, Sports Coaching, or Physical Education, for those wanting to specialise further in higher education.
  • A Level 3 Personal Training Qualification, such as a CIMSPA-recognised diploma, for those moving straight into fitness work.
  • A Sports Coaching Apprenticeship, combining paid work with structured training in a coaching role.
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