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Free Level 3 Sport Course in Redbridge

CostFREE
Duration24 months
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryClassroom based
StartFlexible
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyPearson Edexcel awarding body

About this course

Free Level 3 Sport Course in Redbridge. Classes run at Oaks Park High School, full-time during the day over two years.

This Pearson Edexcel BTEC National Diploma in Sport covers sport theory, performance, coaching, fitness, and sports development. You'll explore topics such as anatomy and physiology, sports psychology, and exercise programming. You'll also develop practical skills in leadership, teamwork, and resilience. The course is equivalent to two A Levels, and you can study it alongside other Level 3 qualifications. You'll need four or five GCSEs at grades 9 to 4, including English and maths, to be considered.

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

Who this course is for

Anyone intending to pursue health, fitness or sports-related occupations in the future such as recreation management, sports development, coaching, instructing or teaching. It allows you to explore sport both theoretically and as a performer. The equivalent of 2 A levels, you can study it alongside other level 3 courses such as A levels or other work related qualifications. You'll get transferable skills such as teamwork, leadership and resilience that are useful for a variety of careers and higher education courses.

Entry requirements

4-5 GCSE's grades 9-4 (A*-C) including English and maths

What you will learn

  • You'll study the anatomy and physiology of the human body in relation to sport.
  • You'll explore sports psychology and how the mind affects performance.
  • You'll develop coaching and instructing skills for a range of sports.
  • You'll learn how to design and deliver exercise programmes.
  • You'll study sports development and recreation management principles.
  • You'll build leadership and teamwork skills through practical activities.
  • You'll analyse sport performance and learn how to improve it.

How you will learn

You'll learn through a mix of classroom lessons, practical sessions, and coursework assignments. Assessment is mainly through internally assessed units, where you complete assignments and projects. Some units may include external assessments 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. Oaks Park High School 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 within communities.
  • Recreation manager, oversees leisure facilities and programmes.
  • PE teaching assistant, supports physical education in schools.

What you could study next

  • Level 4 Higher National Certificate in Sport, a natural next step toward a degree-level sport qualification.
  • BA or BSc in Sport Science or Sports Coaching, for those aiming for graduate-level roles in sport or health.
  • Level 3 Personal Training Qualification, for those wanting to work directly with clients in fitness settings.
  • PGCE in Physical Education, for those who want to teach PE in secondary schools.

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