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Free Level 3 Sport Course in Stourport-on-Severn

CostFREE
Duration2 years
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryClassroom based
Start1 Sep 2026
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyPearson Edexcel awarding body
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About this course

Free Level 3 Sport Course in Stourport-on-Severn. Classes run at The Stourport High School and Sixth Form College. You'll need 4 GCSEs at grade 4 or above in relevant subjects to enrol. The course runs full-time over two years, covering sport science, performance, coaching, and the business side of the sports industry. It's a level 3 sport qualification that carries the same weight as A levels and is recognised for university applications.

Who this course is for

If you would like to work with small children, this course can give you an insight into the range of opportunities open to you and help you to develop some useful skills. Equivalent to 1 A level, you can study it alongside other level 3 qualifications in preparation for entry to jobs, apprenticeships and higher education courses in early years such as working in nursery and primary schools, children's nursing and social work. You don't need to have studied a childcare qualification previously.

Entry requirements

4 GCSEs at grade 4 or above, in subjects that are relevant to the course

What you will learn

  • You'll study the anatomy and physiology that underpins sport and exercise performance.
  • You'll explore sports coaching principles and how to plan and deliver sessions.
  • You'll analyse fitness testing methods and how to interpret results.
  • You'll examine sports psychology and how mental factors affect performance.
  • You'll investigate nutrition and its role in sport and physical activity.
  • You'll develop knowledge of the sports industry, including business and event management.
  • You'll study research and practical skills used in sport science.

How you will learn

The BTEC Extended Diploma is assessed through a combination of coursework assignments and external examinations. Classroom-based lessons cover theory and practical elements. You'll complete unit assignments throughout the two years, with some units assessed by Pearson Edexcel through set tasks or written exams. Your work is assessed against set criteria, and you'll build a portfolio of evidence across the course.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. The Stourport High School and Sixth Form College will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Sports coach: plan and deliver sessions for clubs or schools
  • Fitness instructor: support clients in gyms or leisure centres
  • Personal trainer: design individual fitness programmes
  • Sports development officer: promote participation at community level
  • Leisure centre assistant: support day-to-day operations and activities
  • Sports administrator: handle coordination and logistics for sports organisations
  • Teaching assistant (PE): support physical education in schools

What you could study next

A level 3 sport qualification at this level is widely accepted for university entry. You could go on to a degree in Sport Science, Sports Coaching, Physical Education, or Exercise Physiology. Alternatively, a Higher National Certificate (HNC) or Higher National Diploma (HND) in Sport is a shorter higher education route. Some graduates move into postgraduate study or teacher training (PGCE in PE) after their degree.

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