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Level 3 Sport Course in Harrogate for 16 to 18 Year Olds

CostFree for 16 to 18 year olds
Duration2 years
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryClassroom based
Start7 Sep 2027
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyPearson Edexcel awarding body

A sixth-form course for 16 to 18 year olds. Aged 19 or over? See Sports Coaching Courses in North Yorkshire.

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About this course

Free Level 3 Sport Course in Harrogate. Classes run full-time at St Aidan's and St John Fisher's Associated Sixth Form, over two years.

The course covers sport science, anatomy and physiology, fitness training, coaching principles, and sports psychology. You'll also study nutrition and sports development. It prepares you for work across the sports industry or for degree-level study in sport.

You'll complete the Pearson Edexcel BTEC National Diploma in Sport.

Who this course is for

The course will equip you with the skills needed to go and work in any aspect of the sports industry or go on and study sport at a higher level. Many of our BTEC students have gone on to study one of the wide range of sports courses available at universities.

Entry requirements

A minimum of 5 GCSE subjects at grade 4. Grade 4 in GCSE Physical Education if taken. Grade 4 in GCSE English. Grade 4 in GCSE Mathematics.

What you will learn

  • You'll study anatomy and physiology and how the body responds to exercise.
  • You'll explore fitness training methods and how to apply them.
  • You'll develop coaching skills and learn how to plan and lead sessions.
  • You'll examine sports psychology and how it affects performance.
  • You'll study nutrition and its role in sport and fitness.
  • You'll learn about sports development and the structure of the sports industry.
  • You'll analyse performance and use data to support improvement.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom sessions, practical activities, and coursework assignments. Assessment is mainly through unit assignments marked against Pearson Edexcel criteria, with some external assessments. You'll build a portfolio of work across the two years. Practical sessions give you hands-on experience of coaching and fitness activities.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. St Aidan's and St John Fisher's Associated 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 individual fitness programmes for clients.
  • Sports development officer, promotes participation in sport locally.
  • Leisure centre assistant, supports activities and facilities at a leisure venue.
  • PE teaching assistant, supports physical education in a school setting.

What you could study next

  • A degree in Sport Science or Sports Coaching, the natural next step after this BTEC for those wanting a deeper sport qualification.
  • A degree in Physical Education, for those interested in teaching.
  • A Level 3 Personal Training Qualification, for those going straight into fitness work.
  • A foundation degree in Sport and Exercise, a shorter higher education route.
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