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Free Level 3 Sport Course in Sheffield – Meadowhead School Academy Trust

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

Free Level 3 Sport Course in Sheffield. Classes run at Meadowhead School Academy Trust, full-time during the day.

This Pearson Edexcel BTEC National Diploma covers sport theory, performance, coaching, and sports development. You'll also build skills in teamwork, leadership, and resilience. The course takes two years to complete. It carries the same weight as two A levels, so you can study it alongside other Level 3 qualifications.

You'll finish with a 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. GCSE 5 or above in PE or Merit in Level 2 Sport

What you will learn

  • You'll study the science behind sport and human performance.
  • You'll explore coaching principles and how to apply them.
  • You'll develop skills in sports leadership and team management.
  • You'll analyse sport from both a theoretical and practical angle.
  • You'll learn about recreation management and sports development.
  • You'll build resilience and transferable skills valued across many careers.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom sessions, practical sport activities, and coursework assignments. Assessment is through a mix of internally assessed units and externally set exams or tasks, as set by Pearson Edexcel. You'll build a portfolio of work across the two years.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Meadowhead School Academy Trust 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 or gym-floor sessions.
  • Personal trainer, works one-to-one with clients on fitness goals.
  • Sports development officer, grows participation in sport at community level.
  • Recreation manager, oversees leisure facilities and programmes.
  • PE teaching assistant, supports physical education in a school setting.

What you could study next

  • Level 3 NVQ in Coaching, Teaching and Instructing, a practical qualification for those moving into coaching roles.
  • Level 4 Certificate in Education and Training, useful if you want to teach sport or fitness.
  • Degree in Sport Science or Sports Coaching, the next step for those aiming for graduate-level roles in sport or health.
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