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Level 3 Sport Course in Westcliff-on-Sea for 16 to 18 Year Olds

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 Southend-on-Sea.

About this course

Free BTEC National Diploma in Sport in Westcliff-on-Sea. Classes run at St Thomas More High School, full-time over two years.

The course covers sport theory, performance, coaching, and sports development. You'll explore topics including anatomy and physiology, fitness training, sports psychology, and leadership. It carries the same weight as two A Levels, so you can study it alongside other Level 3 qualifications. You'll need four or five GCSEs at grades 9 to 4, including English and maths, to join.

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 anatomy and physiology and how the body responds to exercise.
  • You'll explore fitness training principles and how to apply them.
  • You'll learn about sports psychology and mental performance.
  • You'll develop coaching and instructing skills.
  • You'll study sports development and recreation management.
  • You'll build leadership and teamwork skills through practical activities.
  • You'll analyse sport performance and learn how to improve it.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom sessions, practical sport activities, and coursework assignments. Assessment is mainly through internally assessed units, which your tutors mark and verify. Some units are assessed through external exams set by Pearson Edexcel. You'll build a portfolio of work across the two years.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. St Thomas More High 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, designs individual training programmes for clients.
  • Sports development officer, promotes participation in sport locally.
  • Recreation manager, oversees leisure facilities and programmes.
  • PE teaching assistant, supports physical education in schools.

What you could study next

  • Level 3 Personal Training Qualification, for those wanting to work one-to-one with clients as a personal trainer.
  • Foundation Degree in Sport, a two-year higher education route combining study and practical experience.
  • BA or BSc in Sport Science or Sports Coaching, a full degree for deeper specialist knowledge.
  • PGCE in Physical Education, for those aiming to qualify as a PE teacher.

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