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

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 Pearson Edexcel BTEC National Diploma in Sport covers the sport sector in depth. You'll explore anatomy and physiology, fitness training, sports psychology, coaching, and sports development. The course also builds transferable skills such as teamwork, leadership, and resilience. You'll study sport both as a subject and as a performer.

You'll need four or five GCSEs at grades 9 to 4, including English and Maths. You'll finish with a Level 3 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 fitness training principles and how to apply them.
  • You'll learn about sports psychology and how the mind affects performance.
  • You'll develop coaching and instructing skills across different sports contexts.
  • You'll examine sports development and how sport is organised and promoted.
  • You'll build leadership, teamwork, and resilience through practical and theoretical work.
  • You'll analyse sport performance and learn how to improve it.

How you will learn

You'll learn through a mix of classroom lessons and practical sport sessions at The Hinckley School. Assessment combines internally marked assignments and externally assessed exams or tasks set by Pearson Edexcel. Some units are assessed through coursework and portfolios. Others are assessed through written exams. You'll complete both practical and theoretical work throughout the two years.

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, works with individuals or teams to develop their skills and performance.
  • Fitness instructor, leads group exercise classes or gym-floor sessions.
  • Personal trainer, designs and delivers one-to-one fitness programmes. A Level 3 Personal Training Certificate is also required for most roles.
  • Sports development officer, promotes participation in sport at community or regional level.
  • Leisure centre assistant, supports the day-to-day running of a sports or leisure facility.
  • PE teaching assistant, supports physical education in a school setting.

What you could study next

  • A degree in Sport Science, Sports Coaching, or Physical Education (Level 6), the most common next step for those aiming at specialist or graduate roles.
  • A foundation degree or HND in Sport (Level 5), a shorter higher education route into sports management or coaching.
  • A Level 3 Personal Training Qualification, needed alongside this BTEC for most personal trainer roles.
  • A sports coaching apprenticeship, combining work-based learning with further study.
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