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Free Level 3 Sport Course in Bournemouth

CostFREE
Duration2 years
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryClassroom based
Start2 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 Bournemouth. Classes run at The Bourne Academy, full-time over two years.

The course covers sport science, coaching, fitness, anatomy, and the business side of sport. You'll study through classwork, practical sessions, and coaching work. Units include both coursework and exams. This Pearson Edexcel qualification is equivalent to three A-levels and gives you a strong grounding in the sport sector.

You'll need five or more GCSE grades at 4 or above, including English and Maths, with a grade 5 or above in English. You'll finish with a Level 3 Extended Diploma in Sport.

Who this course is for

The BTEC course is designed for people who have an interest in SPORT, coachiing and jobs within the sports industry. This course is mainly coursework based, but has elements of practical work and units. You will learn through classwork, practical lessons and coaching sessions. The Triple course is equivalent to 3 A-levels and the Single course is the equivalent to 1 A-level. Both qualifications are a 2 year course with new specifications. There will be 4 exams for Triple students and 2 exams for Single students

Entry requirements

Five or more grades at 4+ in GCSE or equivalent, including English and Maths. A grade 5+ in English (Lang or Lit)

What you will learn

  • You'll study the anatomy and physiology of the human body in relation to sport.
  • You'll develop practical coaching skills across a range of sports.
  • You'll learn how to plan and deliver fitness training programmes.
  • You'll explore sport psychology and how the mind affects performance.
  • You'll study nutrition and its role in sport and exercise.
  • You'll gain knowledge of the sport and fitness industry as a business.
  • You'll develop skills in analysing and improving sports performance.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom lessons, practical sport sessions, and coaching activities. Assessment is a mix of coursework and exams. Triple students sit four exams; single-course students sit two. Coursework is completed throughout the two years. Practical lessons give you hands-on experience alongside the written and exam-based units.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. The Bourne 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 in a gym or leisure centre.
  • Personal trainer, designs one-to-one fitness programmes for clients.
  • Gym instructor, supports members with equipment and workout plans.
  • Sports development officer, promotes participation in sport within a community.
  • Leisure centre assistant, supports the day-to-day running of a sports facility.

What you could study next

  • Level 4 or Level 5 HND in Sport, a natural next step toward a degree-level sport qualification.
  • BA or BSc in Sport Science or Sports Coaching, for those aiming toward graduate-level roles in sport.
  • Level 3 Personal Training Qualification, for those wanting to work directly with clients as a trainer.
  • Sports Coaching Apprenticeship, combining work and further study in a coaching role.
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