Post A Job
Advertise Courses
Search Jobs
Search Courses

Free Level 3 Sport Course in Tipton

CostFREE
Duration2 years
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryClassroom based
Start1 Sep 2026
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyPearson Edexcel awarding body
Apply now →

About this course

Free BTEC National Diploma in Sport in Tipton. Classes run at Gospel Oak School, full-time over two years.

The course covers both practical and theory work. You'll study anatomy and physiology, sports performance, coaching, officiating, and sports management. Assessment includes practical performance, coursework, and exams. You'll need at least five GCSEs at grades 4 to 9, including English and Maths.

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

Who this course is for

BTEC Sport at Level 3 offers learners the knowledge and experience of all aspects involved in Sport today. There are units which focus more on the practical side of sport such as Practical Sports Performance and units which are purely theory based such as Anatomy and Physiology. Overall the course offers a good mix of practical and theory work as well as a range of physical, coursework or exam-based assessment. The course also gives learners the chance to experience officiating, coaching, managing in different sports building on people skills such as communication, listening and speaking in front of groups of people.

Entry requirements

You will require a minimum of 5 GCSE's at grades 4-9 including English and Maths. It is not necessary to have studied a Sport related subject at level 2 although this would be beneficial.

Students will spend a lot of time performing in a variety of different sports and so must be physically committed to full engagement, including representing the school as a competitor and an official in a variety of sports.

What you will learn

  • You'll study anatomy and physiology, covering how the body works during exercise.
  • You'll develop practical sports performance skills across a range of sports.
  • You'll learn the principles of sports coaching and apply them in real sessions.
  • You'll gain experience officiating and managing sporting activities.
  • You'll build knowledge of sport science and how it supports athletic performance.
  • You'll complete both coursework and exam-based units across the two years.

How you will learn

You'll learn through a mix of classroom lessons, practical sessions, and independent study. Assessment combines practical sports performance, coursework assignments, and written exams. Some units are assessed through observation during physical activity. You'll also take part in officiating and coaching activities as part of your assessment. Classes are full-time and run during the day at Gospel Oak School.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Gospel Oak School 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, works one-to-one with clients on fitness goals.
  • Sports development officer, supports participation in sport at community level.
  • PE teaching assistant, supports physical education in a school setting.
  • Sports administrator, manages operations for a club or leisure facility.

What you could study next

  • Level 3 NVQ in Coaching, Teaching and Instructing, a practical route toward recognised coaching status.
  • BTEC Higher National Certificate (HNC) in Sport, a Level 4 qualification for those moving into higher education.
  • A degree in Sport Science or Physical Education, for learners aiming for graduate-level roles in sport or teaching.
  • CIMSPA-endorsed personal training qualifications, for those focusing on the fitness industry.
Apply on gospeloakschool.co.uk →
Apply now →

Related courses at Gospel Oak School

More courses near you