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Free Level 3 Sport Course in Plymouth

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 Plymouth. Classes run at Stoke Damerel Community College, full-time over two years.

This Pearson Edexcel BTEC covers the science, practice, and business of sport. You'll study topics including anatomy and physiology, fitness training, sports psychology, and coaching principles. The course is equivalent in size to two A Levels, making it a strong foundation for university or a career in sport and fitness.

You'll need four or five GCSEs at grade 4 or above to join. You'll finish with a BTEC National Diploma in Sport.

Who this course is for

The Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma in Sport is intended to be an Applied General qualification for post-16 learners wanting to continue their education through applied learning, and who aim to progress to higher education and ultimately to employment, possibly in the sports sector. The qualification is equivalent in size to two A Levels and has been designed as a two-year programme when studied alongside further Level 3 qualifications.

Entry requirements

4-5 GCSE's at grade 4 or above in relevant subjects

What you will learn

  • You'll explore anatomy and physiology and how the body responds to exercise.
  • You'll study fitness training principles and how to plan effective programmes.
  • You'll learn sports psychology and how the mind affects performance.
  • You'll develop coaching skills and understand how to lead sessions safely.
  • You'll examine sports nutrition and its role in performance and recovery.
  • You'll investigate the sports industry, including business and career pathways.
  • You'll analyse performance using data and practical observation.

How you will learn

The BTEC is assessed through a mix of coursework assignments and external examinations. Assignments are set by Pearson Edexcel and marked by your tutors. Some units are assessed through timed written exams. You'll build a portfolio of work across the two years, combining classroom study with practical sport sessions.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Stoke Damerel Community College 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 individual programmes for paying clients.
  • Sports development officer, promotes participation in sport at community level.
  • Leisure centre assistant, supports operations at a gym or sports facility.
  • PE teaching assistant, supports physical education in a school setting.

What you could study next

  • Level 4 or 5 HND in Sport, a higher-level BTEC for those not going straight to university.
  • BSc (Hons) in Sport Science or Sports Coaching, the typical university route this qualification prepares you for.
  • Level 3 Personal Training Qualification, for those wanting a faster route into fitness work.
  • PGCE in Physical Education, for graduates aiming to teach PE in schools.

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