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Free Level 3 Sport Course in Leigh

CostFREE
Duration35 weeks
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryClassroom based
Start1 Sep 2027
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyPearson Edexcel awarding body
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About this course

Free Level 3 Sport Course in Leigh. Classes run at Wigan and Leigh College Leigh Campus, full-time during the day. The course is free if you're 16 to 18 years old. If you're 19 or over, fees may apply.

The course covers the sporting world from grassroots to elite level. You'll develop coaching skills, officiating knowledge, and an understanding of sport science and performance. You'll also have access to Leigh Sports Village, a multimillion pound complex with a pool, gym, and athletics stadium. The course runs over 35 weeks.

You'll finish with a Pearson Edexcel BTEC National Extended Diploma in Sport.

Who this course is for

Whether you want to enhance your sporting expertise, maximise your coaching ability, or improve your officiating skills, we can help you at our Centre of Excellence in Sport. You will develop an understanding of the sporting infrastructure from grassroots through to elite level and what makes the UK one of the top sporting nations in the world. You will have access to a multimillion pound sporting complex at Leigh Sports Village, which includes a swimming pool, gymnasium, athletics stadium and 3G AstroTurf pitches. You will be encouraged to lead an active and healthy life and get involved in our sports teams, whether your interests are in football or rugby. We have enjoyed huge success in both our mens and womens teams and we would be delighted to welcome you to join us. This course has been specially designed for those students who are interested in sports development, coaching and fitness and want to deepen and broaden their knowledge. Practical assessment includes organising and delivering events for local schools. You may also take the Level 2 Award in the Principles of Coaching Sport and the Community Sports Leadership Award.

Entry requirements

A minimum of 5 GCSE subjects graded 9-4 or equivalent including maths or English.

What you will learn

  • You'll develop coaching techniques and practical sports leadership skills.
  • You'll study sport science, including anatomy, physiology, and fitness principles.
  • You'll learn how to plan and deliver training sessions.
  • You'll explore sports psychology and how it affects performance.
  • You'll understand the structure of sport in the UK, from community to elite level.
  • You'll build officiating skills and knowledge of rules and regulations.
  • You'll use professional facilities to apply your learning in real sporting environments.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom sessions, practical activities, and use of the facilities at Leigh Sports Village. Assessment is through assignments and coursework rather than exams. You'll build a portfolio of evidence across units covering coaching, sport science, and performance. Some units may include practical assessments observed by your tutor.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Wigan and Leigh College Leigh Campus will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Sports coach, plans and delivers sessions for clubs or community groups.
  • Fitness instructor, leads group exercise classes in a gym or leisure centre.
  • Personal trainer, works one-to-one with clients on fitness goals.
  • Gym instructor, supports members on the gym floor and with equipment.
  • Sports development officer, promotes participation in sport locally.
  • PE teaching assistant, supports physical education in a school setting.

What you could study next

  • Foundation Degree in Sport or Sports Science, a two-year higher education route for those wanting to go deeper into sport science or coaching.
  • Level 4 Certificate in Coaching, for those focusing on a specific sport or coaching pathway.
  • Degree in Physical Education, Sports Coaching, or Exercise Science, for those aiming for graduate-level roles in sport or health.
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