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Level 3 Sport Course in Manchester for 16 to 18 Year Olds – Xaverian 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 Manchester.

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About this course

Free Level 3 Sport Course in Manchester. Classes run at Xaverian College, full-time over two years.

You'll study sport science, coaching principles, fitness training, anatomy, and physiology. The course combines coursework and exams, so you build both practical knowledge and analytical skills. A grade 4 in English and Maths is recommended before you start.

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

Who this course is for

If you're interested in business and want to follow a work related route to higher education or employment, this course is for you. Equivalent to 2 A levels, you can combine it with other level 3 qualifications that either complement or contrast with business. It would suit you if you prefer a combination of coursework and exams to exam only courses. You'll also get transferable skills such as communication, teamwork, research and analysis that are useful in a wide range of non-business careers.

Entry requirements

Grade 4 from English and Maths recommended

What you will learn

  • You'll explore the science behind human movement and physical performance.
  • You'll study anatomy and physiology as they apply to sport and exercise.
  • You'll develop coaching skills and learn how to plan and lead sessions.
  • You'll analyse fitness components and how to improve them.
  • You'll learn how to design training programmes for different goals.
  • You'll build research and analytical skills through coursework projects.
  • You'll develop communication and teamwork skills through practical activities.

How you will learn

You'll learn through a mix of classroom lessons, practical sessions, and independent study. Assessment combines coursework assignments and written exams. Coursework makes up a significant part of the qualification, so you'll produce reports, plans, and projects throughout the two years. Exams assess your knowledge of key sport science topics.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Xaverian College 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 a community.
  • PE teaching assistant, supports physical education lessons in a school setting.

What you could study next

  • Degree in Sport Science or Sports Coaching, the natural next step for university entry, and this BTEC is widely accepted for degree applications.
  • Level 4 Certificate in Coaching, for those who want to specialise in a specific sport.
  • CIMSPA-recognised personal training qualification, if you want to work as a personal trainer or fitness professional.
  • Teacher training (PGCE in Physical Education), for those aiming to teach PE in schools.
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