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Free Level 3 Sport Course in Ealing

CostFREE
Duration18 months
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 Diploma in Sport in Ealing. Classes run at Featherstone High School, full-time during the day.

The course covers sport theory, performance, coaching, fitness, and sports development. You'll also build transferable skills in teamwork, leadership, and resilience. It runs over 18 months and carries the same weight as two A levels, so you can study it alongside other Level 3 qualifications. Entry requires five GCSEs at grades 3 to 9, including English and maths.

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

Who this course is for

Anyone intending to pursue health, fitness or sports-related occupations in the future such as recreation management, sports development, coaching, instructing or teaching. It allows you to explore sport both theoretically and as a performer. The equivalent of 2 A levels, you can study it alongside other level 3 courses such as A levels or other work related qualifications. You'll get transferable skills such as teamwork, leadership and resilience that are useful for a variety of careers and higher education courses.

Entry requirements

5 GCSE's grades 9-3 including English and maths

What you will learn

  • You'll study the science behind sport and physical performance.
  • You'll explore coaching techniques and sports leadership.
  • You'll develop practical skills as a sport performer.
  • You'll learn about sports development and recreation management.
  • You'll build knowledge of fitness instruction and training principles.
  • You'll practise teamwork, communication, and resilience in sport contexts.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom sessions, practical sport activities, and coursework assignments. Assessment combines internal units marked by your teachers and external assessments set by Pearson Edexcel. Some units are assessed through exams, others through portfolios or observed practical tasks. You'll attend full-time daytime classes at Featherstone High School throughout the 18 months.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Featherstone High School 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 or gym floor sessions.
  • Personal trainer, designs one-to-one fitness programmes for clients.
  • Sports development officer, promotes participation in sport within communities.
  • Recreation assistant, supports activities at leisure centres or sports facilities.
  • PE teaching assistant, supports physical education lessons in schools.

What you could study next

  • Level 4 or Level 5 HND in Sport, a natural next step if you want to go deeper into sport science or management.
  • Degree in Sport Science, Sports Coaching, or Physical Education, building on the BTEC's university-entry value.
  • Level 3 Personal Training Qualification, for those focused on fitness instruction and client work.
  • Sports Coaching Apprenticeship, combining paid work with structured training in a coaching role.
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