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BTEC Level 3 Sport Course in Wellingborough for 16 to 18 Year Olds

CostFree for 16 to 18 year olds
Duration22 months
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryClassroom based
Start1 Sep 2027
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 Wellingborough. Classes run at Sir Christopher Hatton Academy, full-time over 22 months.

This Level 3 BTEC sport qualification covers units in sport science, fitness training, coaching, anatomy, and sports psychology. You study a mix of compulsory and optional units. Assessment is ongoing through teacher-marked coursework, with grades ranging from Pass to Distinction*. The course carries UCAS points, so it can support a university application.

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

Who this course is for

BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate in Sport. Normally studied in year 12 and 13. The BTEC subject is normally studied for two years but may be completed in one year in exceptional circumstance. Ongoing teacher assessment to achieve grading in the individual modules takes place. There are a mixture of Compulsory and optional units. On completion of sufficient units your award will be cashed in. Successful graded range from Pass to Distinction*. UCAS points associated with the grades are Distinction* 140, Distinction 120, Merit 80, Pass 40.

Entry requirements

? In line with the entry requirements for a Pathway 3 subject. ? You must have achieved at least a Merit at Level 2 BTEC in Sport. ? If you have not previously completed a Sport course then please discuss with a member of the PE department.

What you will learn

  • You'll explore anatomy and physiology as they apply to sport and exercise.
  • You'll develop coaching skills and learn how to plan and deliver sessions.
  • You'll study fitness training principles and how to apply them.
  • You'll examine sports psychology and how it affects performance.
  • You'll analyse sporting performance and identify areas for improvement.
  • You'll build knowledge of health, fitness, and lifestyle factors.

How you will learn

You learn through classroom-based sessions at Sir Christopher Hatton Academy. Assessment is ongoing and carried out by your teachers across individual units. Each unit is graded, and your final grade reflects your performance across all completed units. Grades run from Pass through to Distinction*.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Sir Christopher Hatton Academy 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 in a gym or leisure centre.
  • Personal trainer, designs one-to-one fitness programmes for clients.
  • Gym instructor, supports members on the gym floor with safe exercise.
  • Sports development officer, promotes participation in sport locally.
  • PE teaching assistant, supports physical education lessons in schools.

What you could study next

  • Level 3 BTEC National Diploma or Extended Diploma in Sport, a larger qualification for learners wanting more depth before university.
  • Degree in Sport Science, Sports Coaching, or Physical Education, building on the UCAS points this course earns.
  • Level 3 Personal Training Qualification, for those focusing on a fitness career.
  • PGCE or School Direct, for those aiming to teach PE.
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