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Free Level 3 Sport Course in Maidenhead

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

About this course

Free Level 3 Sport Course 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 study how the body responds to exercise and how to plan and deliver effective training. The Pearson Edexcel qualification is assessed through a mix of coursework and exams.

You'll finish with a BTEC National 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 explore anatomy and physiology and how the body responds to exercise.
  • You'll study fitness testing methods and how to analyse results.
  • You'll learn how to plan and deliver coaching sessions.
  • You'll develop knowledge of sports psychology and motivation techniques.
  • You'll examine nutrition and its role in sports performance.
  • You'll understand health, safety, and risk assessment in sport settings.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom sessions, practical activities, and coursework assignments. Assessment combines unit-based assignments marked internally with externally set and marked exams. Some units are assessed through set tasks completed under supervised conditions. You'll build a portfolio of work across the two years.

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 training sessions for clubs or schools.
  • 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 locally.
  • Leisure centre assistant, supports activities and facilities management.
  • Sports administrator, coordinates events, fixtures, and team logistics.

What you could study next

  • Level 4 or 5 HNC/HND in Sport, a higher-level qualification for those wanting to specialise further before university.
  • Foundation Degree in Sports Coaching or Exercise Science, combining academic study with practical experience.
  • CIMSPA-endorsed personal training qualifications, for those moving directly into fitness industry roles.
  • A full undergraduate degree in Sport, Exercise Science, or Physical Education, building on the BTEC foundation.

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