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Free Level 3 Sport Course in Maidenhead – Cox Green School

CostFREE
Duration2 years
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryClassroom based
StartFlexible
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyPearson Edexcel awarding body

About this course

Free BTEC National Extended Diploma in Sport in Maidenhead. Classes run at Cox Green School, full-time over two years.

The course covers sport science, anatomy and physiology, fitness training, coaching principles, and sports psychology. You'll explore how the body responds to exercise and how to plan and deliver training sessions. Entry requires four or five GCSEs including English and maths at grade 4 or above.

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

Who this course is for

If you're interested in UK and global current affairs, enjoy lively debate and are fascinated by the drama of Westminster, then politics A level is for you. You don't need to have studied the subject at GCSE but an interest in history and good literacy skills will be of benefit for this course. You might be heading for a career in central or local government, law, journalism or political research, though Politics A level will give you transferable skills which are useful in a wide range of careers. Politics combines well with other arts, humanities and social science subjects such as history, English, sociology and economics.

Entry requirements

4-5 GCSE's including English and maths at grade 4 (C) or above.

What you will learn

  • You'll study anatomy and physiology and how the body responds to exercise.
  • You'll learn how to plan and deliver sports coaching sessions.
  • You'll explore fitness testing methods and how to analyse results.
  • You'll develop knowledge of sports psychology and motivation techniques.
  • You'll study nutrition and its role in sport and exercise performance.
  • You'll learn how to design training programmes for different individuals.
  • You'll explore sports development and the role of sport in society.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom lessons, practical sessions, and coursework assignments. Assessment is mainly through internally assessed units marked by your tutors, alongside some externally assessed exams set by Pearson Edexcel. You'll build a portfolio of work across the two years of the course.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Cox Green 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 in a gym or leisure centre.
  • Personal trainer, designs one-to-one training programmes for clients.
  • Gym instructor, supports members on the gym floor with safe exercise technique.
  • Sports development officer, promotes participation in sport within communities.
  • Leisure centre assistant, supports the day-to-day running of sport and fitness facilities.

What you could study next

  • Level 4 Higher National Certificate in Sport, a natural next step for those wanting to specialise further in sport science or coaching.
  • Degree in Sport Science or Sports Coaching, for those aiming for graduate-level roles in sport, health, or education.
  • Level 3 Personal Training Qualification, for those wanting to work independently with clients as a personal trainer.

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