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Level 3 Sport Course in Nottingham

CostFREE
Duration2 years
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryClassroom based
Start1 Sep 2026
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyPearson Edexcel awarding body
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About this course

Level 3 Sport Course in Nottingham. Classes run at Bluecoat Sixth Form, full-time over two years. A 16-19 Bursary Fund is available for households with an income under £33,000 a year. Fees may apply for learners outside this scheme.

The course covers sports performance, coaching principles, anatomy and physiology, fitness testing, and sports psychology. You'll complete around 720 guided learning hours across the two years. Assessment includes an online exam, a scenario-based exam paper, and coursework assignments.

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

Who this course is for

This course follows the Vocational ethos of the BTEC qualification with the learner completing 720 guided learning hours over the 2 year course. Students will be required to look at many facets of Sports Performance and Coaching with assessment taking the form of an online examination, a pre-released scenario based exam paper and coursework Assignments to meet the requirements needed in the workplace. This course will provide a good background for further vocational courses, people wishing to access the leisure industry, coaching and Sports Development as well as those interested in going to university to study Sports Science, PE or Physiotherapy.

Entry requirements

5 x grade 4 or above including English Language and Maths. Grade 4/4 in Combined Science or at least 2 x grade 4 in Triple Science.

What you will learn

  • You'll study the principles of sports coaching and how to apply them in practice.
  • You'll explore sports performance and how to analyse and improve it.
  • You'll learn about anatomy, physiology, and how the body responds to exercise.
  • You'll carry out fitness testing and interpret the results.
  • You'll examine sports psychology and its role in performance.
  • You'll develop skills in planning and delivering coaching sessions.
  • You'll build knowledge relevant to working in sport and fitness environments.

How you will learn

You'll study in the classroom full-time during the day. Assessment combines an online examination, a pre-released scenario-based exam paper, and coursework assignments. The coursework is designed to reflect real workplace requirements in sport and fitness. You'll complete around 720 guided learning hours over the two years.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Bluecoat Sixth Form will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Sports coach, plans and delivers coaching sessions for individuals or teams.
  • Fitness instructor, leads group exercise classes or gym floor sessions.
  • Personal trainer, designs and delivers one-to-one fitness programmes.
  • Sports development officer, promotes participation in sport within communities.
  • Leisure centre assistant, supports day-to-day operations at a sports facility.
  • Sports analyst, collects and interprets performance data for teams or athletes.

What you could study next

  • Level 4 Certificate in Coaching, deepens your coaching knowledge and practice.
  • Foundation Degree in Sport and Exercise Science, a higher education route into sports science careers.
  • BSc Sport and Exercise Science, a full degree for those aiming at graduate-level roles in sport, health, or research.
  • Level 3 Personal Training Qualification, a specialist route if you want to work as a personal trainer.
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