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Free Level 3 Sport Course in Bournemouth – LeAF Studio Bournemouth

CostFREE
Duration2 years
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryClassroom based
Start3 Sep 2026
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyPearson Edexcel awarding body
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About this course

Free BTEC National Extended Diploma in Sport in Bournemouth. Classes run at LeAF Studio Bournemouth, full-time during the day.

The course combines academic study with practical sport training. You'll explore sports science, coaching, fitness, anatomy, and performance analysis. Topics also cover nutrition, psychology, and working with athletes. Entry requires GCSE grade 4 or above in English, Maths, and Science, plus grade 5 or equivalent in PE or Sport. The course runs over two years.

You'll finish with a Pearson Edexcel Level 3 Extended Diploma in Sport.

Who this course is for

The LeAF Studio is a specialist school in Sport and Performing Arts. Academic subjects are combined with training within a chosen sport or performing arts discipline. The LeAF Studio is about looking at each student as an individual, creating a personalised learning programme which takes into account individual needs and interests and motivates the student to gain relevant qualifications and skills as an athlete or in the performing and creative arts. The LeAF Studio approach is designed to maximise future employment opportunities and get students ready for university, an athletic career, performing arts or the world of work. Units offered include principles of anatomy and physiology in sport, assessing risk in sport, fitness testing for sport and exercise, and principles and practices in outdoor adventure.

Entry requirements

Grade 4 in English, Maths and Science Grade 5 or equivalent in PE or Sport

What you will learn

  • You'll study the principles of sports coaching and athlete development.
  • You'll explore anatomy and physiology as they apply to sport and exercise.
  • You'll learn how to plan and deliver fitness training programmes.
  • You'll develop knowledge of sports psychology and performance.
  • You'll study nutrition and its role in athletic performance.
  • You'll gain skills in analysing and improving sporting technique.
  • You'll understand health, safety, and safeguarding in a sport setting.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom sessions, practical sport sessions, and coursework assignments. Assessment is mainly through internally assessed units, with some externally assessed exams set by Pearson Edexcel. You'll build a portfolio of work across the two years. Practical sessions take place alongside academic study, giving you hands-on experience in your chosen sport or discipline.

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 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 sport participation in the community.
  • PE teaching assistant, supports physical education in schools.

What you could study next

  • Level 4 or Level 5 Higher National Certificate or Diploma in Sport, a natural next step into higher-level sport science or coaching study.
  • Degree in Sport Science, Sports Coaching, or Physical Education, for those aiming toward graduate-level roles.
  • Level 3 Personal Training Qualification, for those focusing on fitness instruction and personal training as a career.
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