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Free Level 3 Sport Course in Wimborne

CostFREE
Duration2 years
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryClassroom based
StartFlexible
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyPearson Edexcel awarding body

About this course

Free Level 3 Sport Course in Wimborne. Classes run at Queen Elizabeth's School, full-time during the day over two years.

The course covers sport theory, performance, coaching, fitness, and sports development. You'll explore topics such as anatomy and physiology, sports psychology, nutrition, 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 be considered.

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 sports psychology and how the mind affects performance.
  • You'll learn about nutrition and its role in sport and fitness.
  • You'll develop coaching and leadership skills.
  • You'll analyse sporting performance and learn how to improve it.
  • You'll study sports development and how sport is organised in the UK.
  • You'll build teamwork and resilience through practical and theoretical work.

How you will learn

The BTEC National Diploma uses a mix of coursework and external assessment. You'll complete assignments, projects, and practical tasks throughout the course. Some units are assessed by Pearson Edexcel through written exams. Classroom sessions combine theory with practical sport activities.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Queen Elizabeth's School will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Sports coach, plans and delivers training sessions for individuals or teams.
  • Fitness instructor, leads group exercise classes or gym-floor sessions.
  • Personal trainer, designs one-to-one fitness programmes for clients.
  • Sports development officer, promotes participation in sport within communities.
  • Recreation assistant, supports activities at leisure centres or sports facilities.
  • PE teaching assistant, supports physical education lessons in schools.

What you could study next

  • A degree in Sport Science or Sports Coaching, for those wanting to specialise further in performance or research.
  • A degree in Physical Education with Qualified Teacher Status, for those aiming to teach PE in schools.
  • Level 3 Personal Training Qualification, a practical route into gym-based fitness work.
  • A foundation degree in Sport and Exercise, a shorter higher education route into sport roles.

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