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Free Level 3 Sport Course in Cambridge

CostFREE
Duration2 years
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryBlended learning
Start3 Sep 2026
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyPearson Edexcel awarding body
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About this course

Free Level 3 Sport Course in Cambridge. Classes run at Northstowe Sixth Form, combining time at the centre with online study.

You'll explore how the body and mind respond to training. The course covers fitness programme design, sports psychology, coaching methods, performance analysis, and the business side of sport. You gain experience through practical leadership and coaching activities. It runs full-time over two years.

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

Who this course is for

This course gives you the opportunity to study sport in depth over two years, combining theory with applied learning in real sporting environments. You will complete a mixture of exams and coursework, gaining experience through practical leadership, coaching scenarios and work-related activities in the sports industry.

Entry requirements

Students should have studied Physical Education and / or Sport Studies at GCSE, acheiveing at least a Grade 4 (or equivalent). A Grade 4 in Science will be required due to the scientific content of the Anatomy and Physiology units. For those who have not studied Physical Education and / or Sports Studies at GCSE, may be considered providing you have a keen interest in physical activity and a Grade 4 in Science GCSE.

What you will learn

  • You'll study anatomy and physiology, including how the body responds to exercise.
  • You'll learn how to design fitness programmes for different individuals.
  • You'll explore sports psychology and its role in performance.
  • You'll develop coaching skills through practical leadership activities.
  • You'll analyse sports performance using applied methods.
  • You'll gain insight into how the health and leisure industry operates.
  • You'll complete work-related activities linked to the sports industry.

How you will learn

The course blends online study with practical sessions at Northstowe Sixth Form. You'll complete a mix of coursework and exams. Mandatory content makes up 83% of the qualification, with external assessment accounting for 67%. Practical projects, coaching scenarios, and leadership activities form a key part of your learning.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Northstowe Sixth Form will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Sports coach, plans and delivers coaching sessions for clubs or schools.
  • 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 across a community.
  • Leisure centre assistant, supports day-to-day operations at a sports facility.
  • PE teaching assistant, supports physical education lessons in a school.

What you could study next

  • A degree in Sport Science or Sports Coaching, building on the theory and practical skills from this BTEC.
  • A degree in Physical Education, for those interested in teaching.
  • A Level 4 or Level 5 qualification in Personal Training or Strength and Conditioning, for those moving into fitness careers.
  • A PGCE or School Direct route, for those aiming to teach PE.
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