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Free Level 3 Sport Course in Tower Hamlets

CostFREE
Duration18 months
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryClassroom based
Start1 Sep 2026
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyPearson Edexcel awarding body
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About this course

Free Level 3 Sport Course in Tower Hamlets. Classes run at Mulberry Academy Shoreditch, full-time during the day.

The course is a Pearson Edexcel BTEC National Diploma in Sport. It covers four units, three of which are mandatory, giving you a grounding in the sport sector through applied, practical learning. Two of the four units are externally assessed. The course takes around 18 months to complete.

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

Who this course is for

An introduction to the sport sector through applied learning that supports Progression to higher education. Includes: 360 GLH (445 TQT) Equivalent in size to one A Level. 4 units of which 3 are mandatory and 2 of the 4 are external. . You can study it alongside A level science subjects or other level 3 work related qualifications, making it suitable for entry to science courses in higher education, or going straight into work or an apprenticeship. The course covers the fundamentals of biology, chemistry and physics and is the equivalent of 2 A levels.

Entry requirements

Academy Sixth Form entry requirement

What you will learn

  • You'll explore the fundamentals of sport science and how the body works during physical activity.
  • You'll study sports coaching principles and how to plan and deliver sessions.
  • You'll learn how to assess and improve athletic performance.
  • You'll develop knowledge of health, fitness, and exercise programming.
  • You'll understand how the sport and fitness industry is organised and how to work within it.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom-based lessons and applied practical work. Two of the four units are assessed externally, through set tasks or exams. The remaining units are assessed internally through assignments and coursework. You'll build a portfolio of evidence across the course.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Mulberry Academy Shoreditch will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Sports coach, plans and delivers coaching sessions for individuals or teams.
  • Fitness instructor, leads group exercise classes or gym-floor sessions.
  • Personal trainer, designs training programmes for individual clients.
  • Sports development officer, works to increase participation in sport locally.
  • Leisure centre assistant, supports day-to-day operations at a sports facility.
  • PE teaching assistant, supports physical education in a school setting.

What you could study next

  • Level 3 Extended Diploma in Sport, a larger BTEC qualification for those wanting more depth before university.
  • Foundation Degree in Sport Science or Sports Coaching, a two-year higher education route.
  • BSc Sport Science, the full undergraduate degree for careers in performance, coaching, or research.
  • Level 3 Personal Training Qualification, for those focusing on fitness instruction and personal training roles.
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