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Free Level 3 Sport Course in Stoke-on-Trent

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 Stoke-on-Trent. Classes run at Biddulph Sixth Form, full-time over two years.

The course covers sports performance, coaching, fitness, and the psychology behind sport. You'll explore how the body works, how to plan training, and how to support athletes. It suits those with a passion for sport who want to develop practical and academic skills in the sector.

Entry requires GCSE grade 4 or above in English and Maths, plus four further higher grade passes. You'll finish with a Pearson Edexcel Level 3 National Diploma in Sport.

Who this course is for

This qualification is particularly appropriate for learners who are interested in progressing to a career in sport and physical activity development either directly, or through higher education. Students who take this course need to have a passion for sport and a willingness to develop new skills associated with sports performance, coaching, fitness and psychological factors.

Entry requirements

You must have obtained a grade 4 in GCSE English Language or English Literature and Maths, plus four further higher grade passes (this includes grade 4 or above in GCSE subjects or Level 2 Pass or above in BTEC subjects). However, consideration will be given to students who have obtained a grade 3 in English Language plus four further higher grade passes.

What you will learn

  • You'll study the principles of sports coaching and how to apply them.
  • You'll explore sports psychology and how mindset affects performance.
  • You'll learn how to plan and deliver fitness training programmes.
  • You'll develop knowledge of anatomy and physiology relevant to sport.
  • You'll examine how to support athlete development over time.
  • You'll build skills in analysing sports performance.
  • You'll investigate career and higher education routes in the sport sector.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom sessions, practical activities, and coursework assignments. Assessment is mainly through internally assessed units, with some externally assessed components set and marked by Pearson Edexcel. You'll build a portfolio of work over the two years. Some units may involve practical observation in sport or fitness settings.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Biddulph Sixth Form 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, designs one-to-one training plans for clients.
  • Sports development officer, promotes participation in sport locally.
  • Leisure centre assistant, supports activities at a sports or leisure facility.
  • Physical education technician, supports PE departments in schools.

What you could study next

  • A degree in Sport Science or Sports Coaching, for those wanting to specialise further at university.
  • A Level 4 or Level 5 Diploma in Personal Training or Fitness, for a faster route into the fitness industry.
  • A BTEC Higher National Certificate in Sport, a work-based higher education route into sports management or coaching roles.
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