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

CostFree for 16 to 18 year olds
Duration2 years
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryClassroom based
Start6 Sep 2027
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyPearson Edexcel awarding body

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About this course

Free BTEC National Extended Diploma in Sport in Lewisham. Classes run at CTK Emmanuel Sixth Form, full-time over two years.

The course covers anatomy and physiology, fitness training, sports psychology, coaching for performance, sports leadership, and sports event organisation. You'll also study skill acquisition, fitness testing, and business in sport. It is made up of 19 units across the two years. Four GCSEs at grade 4 or above, including Maths and English, are required to join.

You'll finish with a Level 3 Extended Diploma in Sport, equivalent to three A Levels.

Who this course is for

The BTEC Extended Diploma in Sport is designed to enable you to start a career in the sports sector, with a specific focus on sports development, coaching and fitness. As A Level 3 two-year course it is equivalent to three A Levels. The BTEC Extended Diploma in Sport is coursework based. It is made up of 19 units, 11 of which are completed in the first year and eight in the second year

What you will learn

  • You'll study anatomy and physiology and how the body responds to exercise.
  • You'll learn how to design and deliver fitness training programmes.
  • You'll develop coaching skills for performance and sports leadership.
  • You'll explore sports psychology and how it affects performance.
  • You'll apply fitness testing methods and interpret the results.
  • You'll organise and manage sports events.
  • You'll investigate business and marketing in the sports industry.
  • You'll develop your own practical sports performance.

How you will learn

The course is coursework based. You'll complete 19 units in total, 11 in your first year and eight in your second. Seven units are mandatory, and four of those are externally assessed. The rest are assessed through coursework and practical tasks completed in the classroom.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. CTK Emmanuel Sixth Form 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, works one-to-one with clients on fitness goals.
  • Gym instructor, supports members on the gym floor with safe exercise.
  • Sports development officer, promotes participation in sport within communities.
  • Sports administrator, handles operations and events for a sports organisation.

What you could study next

  • A degree in Sport Science or Physical Education, for those wanting to go deeper into the science of sport or move into teaching.
  • A degree in Sports Coaching, for those focused on coaching at a higher level.
  • CIMSPA-endorsed qualifications, for those pursuing personal training or fitness instruction professionally.
  • A degree in Sports Management or Business, for those interested in the commercial side of sport.
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