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Level 3 Sport Course in Lincoln

CostFREE
Duration2 years
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryClassroom based
Start2 Sep 2026
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyPearson Edexcel awarding body
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About this course

BTEC National Extended Diploma in Sport in Lincoln. Classes run at Sir William Robertson Academy, full-time over two years.

The course is free for some learners, and fees may apply for others. A bursary fund may be available to help with costs. You'll study anatomy and physiology, fitness training, sports coaching, and sports development. The course covers eight mandatory units and is equivalent in size to three A Levels. It prepares you for work in sport and physical activity, or for progression to university.

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

Who this course is for

This is intended as a Tech Level qualification, equivalent in size to three A Levels. It has been designed as a full two- year programme for post-16 learners. This qualification is particularly appropriate for learners who are interested in progressing to a career in sport and physical activity development, either directly, or through access to universities and higher education. Within the National Extended Diploma there are eight mandatory units: Anatomy and Physiology (external examination), Fitness Training and Programming (externally marked task), Professional Development in Sports Industry (internal assignment), Sports Leadership, Psychology in Sport, Fitness testing, Research Methods and Sports provision. A further eight modules are then selected and they include topics such as: Leisure Management, Leisure Centre operations, Sports Coaching, Sports Massage, Performance Analysis, Athletes lifestyles, Gym instruction, Exercise to music etc.

Entry requirements

5 GCSEs (9-4) including English and Maths

What you will learn

  • You'll study anatomy and physiology, including how the body works during exercise.
  • You'll learn how to plan and deliver sports coaching sessions.
  • You'll explore fitness training principles and how to apply them.
  • You'll develop knowledge of sports development and physical activity promotion.
  • You'll understand how to support sports performance and athlete development.
  • You'll build skills relevant to working in gyms, sports clubs, and leisure centres.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom lessons, practical sessions, and coursework assignments. Some units are assessed by external examination, including Anatomy and Physiology. Other units are assessed through assignments completed during the course. You'll attend classes during the day at Sir William Robertson Academy.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Sir William Robertson Academy 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 in a gym or leisure centre.
  • Personal trainer, designs individual fitness programmes for clients.
  • Gym instructor, supports members on the gym floor day to day.
  • Sports development officer, promotes participation in sport and physical activity.
  • Leisure centre assistant, supports the running of a local sports facility.

What you could study next

  • Level 4 or Level 5 Higher National Certificate in Sport, a step toward a degree-level sport qualification.
  • BA or BSc in Sport Science or Sports Coaching, for those progressing to university after the Diploma.
  • Level 3 Personal Training Qualification, for those focusing on fitness instruction and personal training roles.
  • PGCE or teacher training, for those interested in teaching physical education.
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