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Level 3 Sport Course in Shipley for 16 to 18 Year Olds

CostFree for 16 to 18 year olds
Duration2 years
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryClassroom based
Start8 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 Bradford.

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About this course

Free Level 3 Sport Course in Shipley. Classes run at Titus Salt School, full-time over two years.

The Pearson Edexcel BTEC National Diploma in Sport covers the theory and practice behind sport, coaching, and fitness. You'll study anatomy and physiology, fitness testing and programming, and the business side of the active leisure industry. The course includes externally marked exams and internally assessed units.

You'll finish with a Level 3 BTEC National Diploma in Sport, a sport qualification equivalent to two A Levels.

Who this course is for

The BTEC Level 3 National Diploma in Sport looks at the principles and practices within the sport, coaching and fitness industry. This course is equivalent to 2 A levels and involves pupils undertaking 3 externally marked exams in anatomy and physiology, fitness testing and programming and investigating business and sport and the active leisure industry, plus units that are internally marked.

The course is mainly theoretical; it analyses many aspects of sport and is delivered through a variety of methods, within the classroom and by using the PE facilities.

Entry requirements

The qualification builds on the knowledge, understanding and skills developed through L2 BTEC Sport. Pupils need to achieve a MERIT at BTEC Sport L2 and/or Grade 4 in English and/or Science Pupils with a particular interest in PE and Sport with 5 GCSE passes grade 4 to 9 can also access the course. Pupils following this course are expected to participate in sport and play an integral part in the school Ludus (Extra Curricular) Programme.

What you will learn

  • You'll study anatomy and physiology and how the body responds to exercise.
  • You'll learn how to design and evaluate fitness testing programmes.
  • You'll explore the business and commercial side of sport and active leisure.
  • You'll develop knowledge of coaching principles and practice.
  • You'll analyse performance and understand how to support athletes.
  • You'll complete externally marked exams alongside internally assessed coursework.

How you will learn

The course is mainly classroom-based and theoretical. You'll sit three externally marked exams covering anatomy and physiology, fitness testing and programming, and sport business and the active leisure industry. You'll also complete internally assessed units throughout the two years. Teaching is delivered through a variety of classroom methods.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Titus Salt 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 at community level.
  • Leisure centre assistant, supports day-to-day operations at a sports facility.
  • PE teaching assistant, supports physical education lessons in schools.

What you could study next

  • Level 3 NVQ in Sport and Active Leisure, builds practical workplace skills alongside theory.
  • Level 4 Certificate in Coaching, deepens specialist coaching knowledge for those working in sport.
  • Degree in Sport Science or Sports Coaching, the next step for those aiming for graduate-level roles in performance, health, or education.
  • CIMSPA-recognised personal training qualifications, for those moving into fitness instruction or personal training.
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