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Free Level 3 Sport Course in Southwark

CostFREE
Duration2 years
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryClassroom based
Start3 Sep 2026
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyPearson Edexcel awarding body
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About this course

Free BTEC National Extended Diploma in Sport in Southwark. Classes run at City of London Academy, full-time over two years.

The course covers the knowledge and skills behind sport and exercise. You'll study topics such as anatomy and physiology, sports coaching, fitness training, and sports psychology. It's a broad Level 3 sport qualification that prepares you for work or higher education in the sport sector.

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

Who this course is for

Students working toward a vocational pathway in Sport and exercise.

Entry requirements

Please refer to the school website

What you will learn

  • You'll explore anatomy and physiology and how the body responds to exercise.
  • You'll develop sports coaching skills and learn how to plan and deliver sessions.
  • You'll study fitness training principles and how to design programmes.
  • You'll learn about sports psychology and how mindset affects performance.
  • You'll examine nutrition and its role in sport and exercise.
  • You'll build knowledge of health, safety, and risk management in sport settings.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom-based lessons at City of London Academy. Assessment combines coursework assignments and externally set exams. Units are assessed through a mix of written tasks, practical activities, and controlled assessments. Your teachers will guide you through each unit across the two years of study.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. City of London Academy 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 in gyms or leisure centres.
  • Personal trainer, designs one-to-one fitness programmes for clients.
  • Gym instructor, supports members on the gym floor and with equipment.
  • Sports development officer, promotes participation in sport at community level.
  • Leisure centre assistant, supports the day-to-day running of sport facilities.

What you could study next

  • Level 4 or Level 5 HNC/HND in Sport, a natural next step into higher education after this BTEC.
  • Bachelor's Degree in Sport Science or Sports Coaching, for those wanting to go further into university study.
  • Level 3 Personal Training Qualification, for those focusing on a fitness career alongside or after this course.
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