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Level 3 Sport Course in Bournemouth for 16 to 18 Year Olds – LeAF Studio Bournemouth – Daytime

CostFree for 16 to 18 year olds
Duration2 years
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryClassroom based
Start3 Sep 2027
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 Bournemouth.

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About this course

Free BTEC National Diploma in Sport in Bournemouth. Classes run full-time at LeAF Studio Bournemouth over two years.

The course covers sport science, coaching, fitness, performance analysis, and sports development. You'll explore sport both as a theory subject and as a performer. Units include anatomy and physiology, sports psychology, and leadership in sport. The qualification is equivalent to two A Levels, so you can study it alongside other Level 3 courses.

You'll finish with a Pearson Edexcel Level 3 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, physiology, and how the body responds to exercise.
  • You'll develop coaching and instructing skills across a range of sports.
  • You'll explore sports psychology and what drives athletic performance.
  • You'll analyse sporting performance and learn how to give feedback.
  • You'll build leadership and teamwork skills through practical sport activities.
  • You'll study sports development and how sport is organised in the UK.
  • You'll learn about fitness testing and how to design training programmes.

How you will learn

You'll learn through a mix of classroom lessons, practical sport sessions, and coursework assignments. Assessment is mainly through internally assessed assignments marked against Pearson Edexcel criteria. Some units include external assessments set and marked by Pearson. You'll build a portfolio of work across the two years.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. LeAF Studio Bournemouth 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 at community level.
  • Leisure centre assistant, supports the day-to-day running of a sports facility.
  • PE teaching assistant, supports physical education lessons in a school setting.

What you could study next

  • Level 3 Personal Training Qualification, for those wanting to work independently with clients as a personal trainer.
  • Foundation Degree or BA in Sport Science or Sports Coaching, the BTEC National Diploma is widely accepted for university entry.
  • Level 4 Certificate in Strength and Conditioning, a specialist route for those working with performance athletes.
  • PGCE or School Direct, for those aiming to teach PE in secondary schools.
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