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Free Level 3 Sport Course in Westcliff-on-Sea – Chase High School Sixth Form

CostFREE
Duration24 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 BTEC National Diploma in Sport in Westcliff-on-Sea. Classes run at Chase High School Sixth Form, full-time over two years.

You'll need four or five GCSEs at grades 9 to 4, including English and maths. The course covers sport science, coaching, performance, and the business side of the sports industry. You explore sport both as a subject and as a performer. It carries the same weight as two A Levels, so it works alongside other Level 3 qualifications.

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

Who this course is for

Anyone intending to pursue health, fitness or sports-related occupations in the future such as recreation management, sports development, coaching, instructing or teaching. It allows you to explore sport both theoretically and as a performer. The equivalent of 2 A levels, you can study it alongside other level 3 courses such as A levels or other work related qualifications. You'll get transferable skills such as teamwork, leadership and resilience that are useful for a variety of careers and higher education courses.

Entry requirements

4-5 GCSE's grades 9-4 (A*-C) including English and maths

What you will learn

  • You'll study the anatomy and physiology that underpins sport and exercise.
  • You'll learn how to plan and deliver coaching sessions.
  • You'll analyse sports performance and apply techniques to improve it.
  • You'll explore sport psychology and how the mind affects performance.
  • You'll study fitness testing and training programme design.
  • You'll develop leadership and teamwork skills through practical sport activities.
  • You'll examine the sports industry, including recreation management and sports development.

How you will learn

The BTEC National Diploma uses a mix of coursework assignments and external examinations. You'll complete unit assignments throughout the course, assessed against set criteria. Some units are assessed by Pearson Edexcel through timed written exams. Practical sessions and classroom study both contribute to your overall grade.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Chase High School 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 and delivers one-to-one fitness programmes.
  • Sports development officer, promotes participation in sport across a community.
  • Recreation manager, oversees leisure facilities and activity programmes.
  • PE teaching assistant, supports physical education in a school setting.

What you could study next

  • Level 3 NVQ in Sport and Active Leisure, useful if you want a work-based route into coaching or leisure management.
  • Foundation Degree in Sport, a two-year higher education course that builds on your BTEC.
  • BA or BSc in Sport Science or Sports Coaching, a full degree for those aiming at professional coaching, sport science, or teaching.
  • PGCE in Physical Education, the teaching qualification for those who want to become a PE teacher.
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