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Level 3 Sport Course in Walsall for 16 to 18 Year Olds – Blue Coat Church of England Academy

CostFree for 16 to 18 year olds
Duration2 years
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryClassroom based
StartFlexible
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyPearson Edexcel awarding body

A sixth-form course for 16 to 18 year olds. Aged 19 or over? See Sports Coaching Courses in Walsall.

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About this course

Free BTEC National Extended Diploma in Sport in Walsall. Classes run at Blue Coat Church of England Academy, full-time over two years.

The course covers sport science, coaching, fitness, health and wellbeing, and the business side of sport. You'll explore topics including anatomy and physiology, sports psychology, and exercise programming. You'll need five GCSEs at grade 4 or above, including English, to enrol.

This Level 3 sport qualification is equivalent in size to three A Levels and meets the entry requirements for many university sport degrees. You'll finish with a Pearson Edexcel BTEC National Extended Diploma in Sport.

Who this course is for

This subject will appeal to students who are interested in working in sport, fitness, teaching, development, business roles, management roles, leisure, wellbeing, coaching, outdoors and elite sport. This is intended as an Applied General qualification, equivalent in size to three A Levels. It is a two-year, full-time course that meets entry requirements in its own right for learners who want to progress to higher education courses in sport before entering employment.

Entry requirements

5 GCSEs at grade 4 or above (including english).

What you will learn

  • You'll study anatomy and physiology and how the body responds to exercise.
  • You'll develop coaching skills and learn how to plan and deliver sports sessions.
  • You'll explore sports psychology and the mental side of performance.
  • You'll learn how to design fitness and exercise programmes for different clients.
  • You'll study health, wellbeing, and the principles of nutrition in sport.
  • You'll gain an understanding of sport business, management, and leadership.
  • You'll investigate outdoor and adventurous activities and their role in sport.

How you will learn

The BTEC is assessed through a mix of coursework assignments and externally assessed units. You'll complete written assignments, practical tasks, and project-based work throughout the two years. Some units are assessed by Pearson Edexcel through set tasks or exams. Classroom sessions combine theory lessons, practical sport activities, and group work.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Blue Coat Church of England Academy will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Sports coach, plans and delivers training 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 with equipment and exercise plans.
  • Sports development officer, promotes participation in sport across communities.
  • Leisure centre assistant, supports day-to-day operations at a sports facility.

What you could study next

  • A degree in Sport Science or Sports Coaching, the natural next step after this BTEC for those wanting to specialise further.
  • A degree in Physical Education, for those interested in teaching sport in schools.
  • CIMSPA-recognised fitness qualifications, for those moving straight into personal training or gym instruction.
  • A degree in Sport Business Management, for those drawn to the commercial side of sport.
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