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Level 3 Sport Course in Hinckley for 16 to 18 Year Olds – The Hinckley School

CostFree for 16 to 18 year olds
Duration2 years
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryClassroom based
Start31 Aug 2027
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyPearson Edexcel awarding body

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About this course

Free Level 3 Sport Course in Hinckley. Classes run at The Hinckley School, full-time over two years.

The BTEC National Extended Diploma in Sport covers sport science, anatomy, coaching, fitness training, and performance analysis. You'll also develop teamwork, leadership, and resilience. The course carries the same UCAS points as two A levels, making it a strong route into higher education. It suits anyone aiming for careers in coaching, fitness, sports development, or teaching.

You'll need four or five GCSEs at grades 9 to 4, including English and maths. You finish with a Pearson Edexcel Extended Diploma at Level 3.

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 the anatomy and physiology of the human body.
  • You'll explore sports coaching principles and practice.
  • You'll learn how to plan and deliver fitness training programmes.
  • You'll analyse sport performance and apply findings to improve it.
  • You'll develop leadership and teamwork skills through practical activities.
  • You'll study sports psychology and its effect on performance.
  • You'll examine sports development and recreation management.

How you will learn

You'll learn through a mix of classroom lessons, practical sessions, and coursework assignments. Some units are assessed through internal assignments marked by your tutors. Others are assessed by external Pearson Edexcel exams. You'll build a portfolio of work across the two years. Practical sport sessions support the theory you cover in class.

What you will need to bring

The Hinckley School will confirm what 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 in a gym or leisure centre.
  • Personal trainer, designs one-to-one training programmes for clients.
  • Gym instructor, supports members on the gym floor with safe exercise.
  • Sports development officer, promotes participation in sport locally.
  • Recreation assistant, supports activities at a leisure centre or sports facility.

What you could study next

  • A degree in Sport Science or Sports Coaching (Level 6), the most common next step for those wanting to specialise or move into teaching.
  • A foundation degree or HND in Sport (Level 5), a shorter higher education route into management or coaching roles.
  • A Level 3 coaching award with a national governing body, useful alongside or after this BTEC for practical coaching work.
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