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

CostFree for 16 to 18 year olds
Duration20 months
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryClassroom based
StartFlexible
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyPearson Edexcel awarding body

A sixth-form course for 16 to 18 year olds. Aged 19 or over? See Sports Coaching Courses in North Yorkshire.

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About this course

Free BTEC National Diploma in Sport in Whitby. Classes run at Whitby School, full-time during the day.

This Level 3 sport course takes around 20 months to complete. You'll explore sport through theory, performance, and practical work. Units cover anatomy and physiology, sports coaching, fitness training, and sports psychology. The course is equivalent to two A levels, and you can study it alongside other Level 3 qualifications. You'll also develop teamwork, leadership, and resilience skills that are useful across many careers.

You'll need four or five GCSEs at grades 9 to 4, including English and maths. You'll finish with a Pearson Edexcel BTEC 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 the anatomy and physiology of the human body in relation to sport.
  • You'll develop practical sports coaching and instructing skills.
  • You'll learn how to plan and deliver fitness training programmes.
  • You'll explore sports psychology and how the mind affects performance.
  • You'll build knowledge of sports development and recreation management.
  • You'll practise leadership and teamwork through sport and physical activity.
  • You'll analyse your own performance as a sports participant.

How you will learn

The course is classroom based with full-time daytime attendance. You'll be assessed through a mix of internally assessed assignments and externally assessed exams set by Pearson Edexcel. Assignments are completed throughout the course and marked by your tutors. Some units are assessed through practical performance and observation.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Whitby 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 individual training programmes for clients.
  • Sports development officer, promotes participation in sport across communities.
  • Recreation manager, oversees leisure facilities and activity programmes.
  • PE teaching assistant, supports physical education in a school setting.

What you could study next

  • Level 3 Personal Training Qualification, for those wanting to work as a personal trainer or in gym-based fitness.
  • BTEC Higher National Certificate in Sport, a Level 4 qualification that builds on this Diploma and can lead to a degree.
  • BA or BSc in Sport and Exercise Science, for those looking to study sport at university level.
  • UEFA coaching licences, for those pursuing a career in football coaching specifically.
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