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BTEC Level 3 Sport Course in Barnstaple

Cost£2,231.00
Duration2 years
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryClassroom based
Start7 Sep 2026
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyPearson Edexcel awarding body
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About this course

Level 3 BTEC National Extended Certificate in Sport Course in Barnstaple. Classes run at North Devon College, full-time over two years.

This Level 3 BTEC sport course sits alongside A Level subjects, so you study sport without giving up your other options. You'll need a grade 6 in GCSE PE or a grade 6 in a Science to apply. The course covers anatomy and physiology, fitness training, sports psychology, and coaching principles. It suits anyone who enjoys sport and wants to keep a physical education or sport career within reach.

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

Who this course is for

This course is targeted at learners studying a full programme of A Levels who would like to keep the option of working in a sport or Physical Education career open, whilst also having the flexibility to study other A Level subjects alongside. The course has really high achievement rates (100% A-C equivalent grades for the last 3 years) and if you enjoy sport and physical activity you will find it an interesting and varied option to take alongside your other A level choices.

Entry requirements

You will also need grade 6 in GCSE PE or a grade 6 in a Science.

What you will learn

  • You'll study anatomy, physiology, and how the body responds to exercise.
  • You'll explore fitness training principles and how to apply them.
  • You'll learn sports psychology and how the mind affects performance.
  • You'll develop coaching skills and understand how to plan sessions.
  • You'll examine nutrition and its role in sport and physical activity.
  • You'll analyse sporting performance and identify areas for improvement.

How you will learn

The course is assessed through a mix of coursework assignments and externally set exams. Coursework is marked against Pearson Edexcel criteria, and exams are sat at set points in the academic year. You'll attend classroom sessions at North Devon College during the day, with practical and theory work running alongside each other throughout the two years.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. North Devon College will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Sports coach, plans and delivers training sessions for clubs or schools.
  • Fitness instructor, leads group exercise classes in a gym or leisure centre.
  • Personal trainer, designs one-to-one programmes for individual clients.
  • Gym instructor, supports members on the gym floor and with equipment.
  • PE teaching assistant, supports physical education lessons in a school.
  • Sports development officer, promotes participation in sport at a local level.

What you could study next

  • Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Sport and Active Leisure, a work-based route into coaching or leisure management.
  • BTEC Higher National Certificate in Sport, a higher-level qualification for those wanting to specialise further.
  • BA (Hons) Sport Science or Sports Coaching degree, for progression into university-level study.
  • CIMSPA-recognised personal training qualification, for those aiming to work as a personal trainer.
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