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Free Level 3 Sport Course in South Croydon

CostFREE
Duration2 years
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryClassroom based
Start1 Sep 2026
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyPearson Edexcel awarding body
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About this course

Free BTEC National Diploma in Sport in South Croydon. Classes run at The Quest Academy, full-time over two years.

The course covers a wide range of topics, from Anatomy and Physiology to Sports Psychology. You'll explore how sport has developed and how it works in practice. To join, you'll need at least five GCSEs at grades 4 to 9.

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

Who this course is for

An exciting two-year Level 3 Sports course, which investigates different aspects of Sport and how it has developed over time. There are a variety of units ranging from Anatomy and Physiology to Sports Psychology, offering students the opportunity to move forward into higher education or employment in the vocational sector. Our Level 3 sports course has led students to progress to undergraduate and postgraduate university courses, employment and higher apprenticeships.

Entry requirements

Hold a minimum of five 9-4 GCSE qualifications

What you will learn

  • You'll study anatomy and physiology as they apply to sport and exercise.
  • You'll explore sports psychology and how the mind affects performance.
  • You'll examine how sport has developed over time.
  • You'll develop knowledge of coaching and fitness instruction techniques.
  • You'll investigate sports science principles and their practical applications.
  • You'll build understanding of health, fitness, and wellbeing in sport.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom sessions, practical activities, and coursework assignments. Assessment is mainly through internally assessed units and externally assessed exams set by Pearson Edexcel. You'll build a portfolio of work across the two years. Some units are assessed through written tasks and others through observed practical performance.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. The Quest Academy 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, works one-to-one with clients on fitness goals.
  • Sports development officer, promotes participation in sport locally.
  • Leisure centre assistant, supports activities and programmes at a leisure facility.
  • PE teaching assistant, supports physical education in a school setting.

What you could study next

  • A degree in Sport Science or Sports Coaching, the most common next step after this Diploma.
  • A degree in Physical Education, for those interested in teaching sport.
  • A higher apprenticeship in Sport or Active Leisure, combining work and further study.
  • A Level 3 Personal Training Qualification, for those moving straight into fitness work.
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