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Free Level 3 Sport Course in Spalding

CostFREE
Duration2 years
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryClassroom based
Start7 Sep 2026
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyPearson Edexcel awarding body
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About this course

Free Level 3 Sport Course in Spalding. Classes run at University Academy Holbeach, full-time over two years.

The course covers fitness implementation, sport management, research in sport, and sports leadership. You'll develop practical skills to plan and lead sporting activities for the public. You'll need five GCSEs at grades 4 to 9, including English and Maths. A GCSE in sport is desirable but not essential.

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

Who this course is for

This course offers students the opportunity to develop their skills, experience and knowledge working within the sports industry. Students can develop their knowledge of how to implement fitness, sport management, research within sport, and sports leadership. Students will be expected to be able to demonstrate skills which enables them to lead and managed sport leadership responsibilities to the public.

Entry requirements

5 GCSE's grades 4-9 including English and Maths. It is desired that applicants have already obtained, or are working towards, a qualification in GCSE sport.

What you will learn

  • You'll develop knowledge of fitness planning and implementation.
  • You'll study sport management principles and how they apply in practice.
  • You'll learn how to design and lead sports sessions for the public.
  • You'll explore research methods used within the sports industry.
  • You'll build skills in sports leadership and managing responsibilities.
  • You'll gain understanding of how sport organisations operate.

How you will learn

The BTEC National Extended Diploma uses a mix of coursework assignments and practical assessments. You'll complete unit-based assignments that are internally assessed and externally moderated by Pearson Edexcel. Some units include external examinations. Classroom sessions combine theory with practical sport activities.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. University Academy Holbeach 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 a gym or leisure centre.
  • Personal trainer, designs individual fitness programmes for clients.
  • Gym instructor, supports members on the gym floor day to day.
  • Sports development officer, promotes participation in sport locally.
  • Community sports coordinator, organises sporting events and programmes.

What you could study next

  • Foundation Degree in Sport, a two-year higher education route into sport science or coaching.
  • BA (Hons) Sport and Exercise Science, a full degree for those wanting to specialise further.
  • Level 4 Certificate in Coaching, for those moving into professional coaching roles.
  • CIMSPA membership, a professional standard recognised across the fitness industry.
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