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

CostFree for 16 to 18 year olds
Duration2 years
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryClassroom based
Start1 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 BTEC National Diploma in Sport in London. Classes run at Wimbledon College, full-time during the day.

This Level 3 sport course covers sport science, anatomy and physiology, coaching principles, fitness training, and sports development. You'll explore sport both as a performer and as an academic subject. The course runs over two years and counts as the equivalent of one A level. Units include practical performance, nutrition, psychology, and exercise physiology.

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

Who this course is for

If you are intending to pursue health, fitness or sports-related occupations in the future such as recreation management, sports development, coaching, instructing or teaching, this course is for you. It allows you to explore sport both as a performer and academically and gives you the opportunity to study a work related qualification alongside other level 3 courses such as A levels or other BTEC qualifications. The equivalent of 1 A level, it will also give you transferable skills such as teamwork, leadership and resilience that are useful for a variety of careers and higher education courses.

Entry requirements

5 GCSE's grades 9-4 (A*-C) including English and Maths. MERIT in BTEC Sport Level 2 or grade 4 in GCSE PE

What you will learn

  • You'll study anatomy and physiology as they apply to sport and exercise.
  • You'll develop coaching and instructing skills for a range of sports.
  • You'll explore sports psychology and how the mind affects performance.
  • You'll learn about nutrition and its role in fitness and recovery.
  • You'll analyse your own performance as a sports participant.
  • You'll study sports development and how sport is organised in the UK.
  • You'll build knowledge of fitness testing and exercise programming.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom sessions, practical sport sessions, and coursework assignments. Some units are assessed through internal assignments marked by your tutors. Others are assessed through external Pearson Edexcel exams. You'll also complete practical performance assessments. The mix of coursework and exams reflects the applied nature of the BTEC qualification.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Wimbledon College 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 or gym floor sessions.
  • Personal trainer, designs one-to-one fitness programmes for clients.
  • Sports development officer, promotes participation in sport across a community.
  • Recreation assistant, supports activities at a leisure centre or sports facility.
  • PE teaching assistant, supports physical education in a school setting.

What you could study next

  • A degree in Sport Science or Sports Coaching, the natural next step after this BTEC.
  • A degree in Physical Education, for those interested in teaching sport in schools.
  • A Level 3 Personal Training Qualification, for a faster route into fitness work.
  • A sports coaching apprenticeship, combining work and further study in a paid role.
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