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

CostFree for 16 to 18 year olds
Duration2 years
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryClassroom based
Start2 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 London.

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About this course

Free Level 3 Sport Course in London. Classes run at St Bonaventure's RC School, full-time over two years.

The course covers anatomy and physiology, sports psychology, fitness training principles, nutrition, and coaching skills. You'll explore how the body responds to exercise and how to apply that knowledge in practical settings. You'll need four GCSEs at grade A* to C to enrol.

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

Who this course is for

Contact provider for more information as this may not be up to date course information

Entry requirements

4 GSCE Grade A* to C

What you will learn

  • You'll study anatomy and physiology, including how the body responds to exercise.
  • You'll explore sports psychology and how mental factors affect performance.
  • You'll develop fitness training and programming skills.
  • You'll learn about nutrition and its role in sport and exercise.
  • You'll practise coaching techniques and sports leadership.
  • You'll analyse sports performance and use data to improve it.
  • You'll understand health, fitness, and wellbeing across different populations.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom sessions, practical activities, and coursework assignments. Assessment is a mix of internally marked assignments and externally set exams. Some units are assessed through controlled tasks or performance observations. You'll build a portfolio of work across the two years alongside sitting written exams.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. St Bonaventure's RC School 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 gyms or leisure centres.
  • Personal trainer, designs one-to-one fitness programmes for clients.
  • Gym instructor, supports members on the gym floor with safe exercise technique.
  • Sports development officer, promotes participation in sport within communities.
  • PE teaching assistant, supports physical education lessons in schools.

What you could study next

  • Level 4 or Level 5 HND in Sport, a step toward a sport science or coaching degree.
  • BA or BSc in Sport Science, Sports Coaching, or Physical Education at university, building on the BTEC foundation.
  • Level 3 Personal Training Qualification, for those wanting to work directly with clients in fitness settings.
  • PGCE in Physical Education, for those aiming to teach PE in secondary schools.
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