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Free Level 3 Sport Course in Teignmouth

CostFREE
Duration18 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 Teignmouth. Classes run at Teignmouth Community School, full-time during the day.

You'll need GCSE PE at grade 5 or a Merit at BTEC First to join, plus a grade 5 in GCSE English. The course runs over 18 months and covers sport science, anatomy and physiology, fitness training, coaching, and sports psychology. You'll explore how sport and physical activity connect to health, performance, and careers in the industry.

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

Who this course is for

Are passionate about sport and would like to study how a deeper understanding can lead to a healthy, active lifestyle as well as a plethora of exciting employment opportunities in the sport industry

Entry requirements

Candidates must have achieved a GCSE PE grade 5 or Merit level at BTEC First. Due to the nature of the assessment, a grade 5 in English is essential. You must also have a very positive attitude to independent working, a passion for sport and a good attendance record.

What you will learn

  • You'll study anatomy and physiology and how the body responds to exercise.
  • You'll explore principles of fitness training and programme design.
  • You'll learn coaching skills and how to plan and deliver sports sessions.
  • You'll study sports psychology and how the mind affects performance.
  • You'll examine nutrition and its role in sport and physical activity.
  • You'll develop knowledge of health, fitness, and active lifestyles.
  • You'll investigate career routes and employment in the sport industry.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom sessions, practical activities, and independent study. Assessment is through a mix of coursework assignments and externally assessed units set by Pearson Edexcel. Some units are assessed through exams. You'll build a portfolio of work across the course and receive feedback from your tutors throughout.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Teignmouth Community 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 and delivers one-to-one fitness programmes.
  • Sports development officer, promotes participation in sport locally.
  • Leisure centre assistant, supports activities and members at a leisure facility.
  • PE teaching assistant, supports physical education in a school setting.

What you could study next

  • Level 3 NVQ in Sport and Active Leisure, a work-based route that builds on your Diploma.
  • Foundation Degree in Sport Coaching or Sport Science, a two-year higher education route at university.
  • CIMSPA-endorsed coaching qualifications, for those focusing on a specific sport or coaching pathway.
  • Degree in Sport Science or Physical Education, for deeper study and graduate-level careers.
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