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Free Level 3 Sport Course in Liverpool – Chesterfield High School

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

Free BTEC National Diploma in Sport in Liverpool. Classes run at Chesterfield High School, full-time over two years.

You'll study anatomy and physiology, sports coaching, fitness training, and sports psychology. The course also covers nutrition, performance analysis, and working in the sport and fitness industry.

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

Who this course is for

Pearson BTEC L3 National Diploma in Sport (Double Sport Award)

What you will learn

  • You'll explore anatomy and physiology and how the body responds to exercise.
  • You'll develop sports coaching skills and learn how to plan and lead sessions.
  • You'll study fitness training principles and how to design training programmes.
  • You'll learn about sports psychology and how mindset affects performance.
  • You'll cover nutrition and its role in sport and fitness.
  • You'll analyse sports performance and use data to support improvement.
  • You'll gain knowledge of careers and professional practice in the sport industry.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom lessons, practical sessions, and coursework assignments. Some units are assessed through internal assignments marked by your tutors. Others are assessed through external exams or tasks set by Pearson Edexcel. You'll build a portfolio of work across the two years.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Chesterfield High 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 and delivers one-to-one fitness programmes.
  • Sports development officer, promotes participation in sport for local organisations.
  • Leisure centre assistant, supports day-to-day operations at a sports facility.
  • Sports administrator, handles bookings, events, and coordination for a sports organisation.

What you could study next

  • Level 4 or Level 5 Higher National Certificate or Diploma in Sport, a natural next step toward a degree-level qualification.
  • A degree in Sport Science, Sports Coaching, or Physical Education, for those aiming at specialist or graduate-level roles.
  • A coaching licence or fitness instructor qualification, for those moving directly into work in the sport and fitness sector.
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