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Free Level 3 Sport Course in Whitehaven

CostFREE
Duration22 months
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryClassroom based
Start3 Sep 2026
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyPearson Edexcel awarding body
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About this course

Free Level 3 Sport Course in Whitehaven. Classes run at The Whitehaven Academy, full-time during the day. The course is free for members of The West Coast Sixth Form.

You'll study health, fitness, and sport over 22 months. The Pearson Edexcel BTEC National Diploma in Sport covers anatomy and physiology, fitness training, sports coaching, and sports psychology. You sit two external exams and complete coursework assignments for the remaining units. No prior sport qualification is essential, though entry requirements do apply.

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

Who this course is for

Health, Fitness & Sport is very popular among young people and this is an excellent opportunity to study these areas. Students who have already studied PE at Key Stage 4 will find many of the ideas and concepts are expanded upon in the course. However, the study of the above courses is not an essential requirement, students without this background will be able to develop their skills without prior knowledge. This vocational course gives a great insight into the sporting ‘working’ world and its associated elements.

Entry requirements

A level 2 Merit or above in BTEC Sports Science or a grade 5 in GCSE P.E. If no previous experience, a grade 5 in Science/Additional Science and evidence of contribution to an individual or team sport.

What you will learn

  • You'll explore anatomy and physiology and how the body responds to exercise.
  • You'll study fitness training principles and how to design training programmes.
  • You'll develop sports coaching skills and learn how to lead and instruct others.
  • You'll examine sports psychology and the mental side of performance.
  • You'll learn about nutrition and its role in sport and fitness.
  • You'll investigate sports development and how sport is organised in the UK.
  • You'll build knowledge of health, fitness, and lifestyle relevant to working in sport.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom sessions at The Whitehaven Academy. Two units are assessed by external exams. The remaining units are assessed through coursework assignments. You'll build a portfolio of work across the course, applying your knowledge to real sporting contexts.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. The Whitehaven Academy 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 or gym floor sessions.
  • Personal trainer, designs one-to-one fitness programmes for clients.
  • Sports development officer, promotes participation in sport within communities.
  • Leisure centre assistant, supports activities and operations at a sports facility.
  • PE teaching assistant, supports physical education in a school setting.

What you could study next

  • A degree in Sport and Exercise Science, deepening your understanding of the science behind performance.
  • A degree in Physical Education, leading toward a teaching career.
  • A degree in Sports Coaching or Sports Management, for those aiming at leadership roles in sport.
  • A Level 3 Personal Training Qualification, if you want to move straight into fitness work.
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