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Free Level 3 Sport Course in Keighley

CostFREE
Duration2 years
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryClassroom based
StartFlexible
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyPearson Edexcel awarding body
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About this course

Free Level 3 Sport Course in Keighley. Classes run at South Craven School, full-time over two years.

The course covers anatomy and physiology, fitness testing, sports psychology, sports leadership, and sport in the community. You'll take part in practical sports sessions alongside classroom study. A bursary may be available to help with costs.

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

Who this course is for

This course is an active and enjoyable way to study sport and gain an understanding of the sporting industry. The programme content will involve a range of anatomy and physiology, fitness testing, sports leadership, psychology, practical sports and sport in the community. We aim to provide you with opportunities to carry out practical work and develop skills and appropriate knowledge to enable progression to both Higher Education and employment.

Entry requirements

To enter South Craven Sixth Form students need to have achieved Grade 9-4 at GCSE (A*-C), or Merits in other level 2 qualifications (e.g. BTEC, OCR Nationals), in at least 5 separate subjects including English Lit/English Language or Maths. This is considered to be the minimum entry requirement. Must include Grade 4 in GCSE PE OR Merit in BTEC Level 2 Sport

What you will learn

  • You'll study anatomy and physiology, including how the body responds to exercise.
  • You'll carry out fitness testing and learn how to analyse results.
  • You'll explore sports psychology and how the mind affects performance.
  • You'll develop sports leadership skills through practical activities.
  • You'll examine sport in the community and the wider sporting industry.
  • You'll take part in practical sports sessions to apply your knowledge.

How you will learn

You'll learn through a mix of classroom lessons and practical sports sessions. Assessment combines coursework assignments and externally set exams. Some units are assessed through your portfolio of work, while others are tested in formal examinations set by Pearson Edexcel. Your teachers will guide you through both the theory and the hands-on elements of the course.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. South Craven School 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 training programmes for clients.
  • Community sport development officer, promotes sport participation locally.
  • Sports administrator, supports the running of a sports club or organisation.
  • PE teaching assistant, supports physical education lessons in schools.

What you could study next

  • A degree in Sport Science, Sports Coaching, or Physical Education, building on the knowledge from this BTEC.
  • A Level 4 Certificate in Coaching, for those moving into a specialist coaching role.
  • A PGCE or School Direct route into PE teaching, for those aiming to qualify as a teacher.
  • A sports-related Apprenticeship, combining work experience with further study.
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