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Free Level 3 Sport and Physical Activity Course in Sheffield – Aston Academy Post 16

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

Free Level 3 Cambridge Technical Extended Certificate in Sport and Physical Activity course in Sheffield. Classes run at Aston Academy Post 16, with full-time daytime study over two years. You'll need grade 4 in both Maths and English Language to enrol. The course covers sport history and development, anatomy and physiology, sports event organisation, coaching, health and fitness, and sports psychology. It carries the same weight as one A level, making the cambridge technical extended certificate in sport and physical activity qualification a strong foundation for university or further training in sport.

Who this course is for

This course is for students who want to continue studying Sport after completing their OCR Cambridge National in Sport or GCSE PE. It will suit you if you enjoy learning about a range of aspects to do with Sport. This include seeing how sport has developed over time, the anatomy and physiology of a human, organising sports events, coaching others, the practical aspects of Sport and Health and fitness and psychology in sport. The Extended Certificate is the equivalent of one A level. It naturally complements other science subjects and Health and Social Care and is particularly suited to students wishing to pursue careers in the Sport, the media, business, education, journalism, science or any other field in which communication and organisation skills are important.

Entry requirements

Grade 4 in Mathematics and English Language.

What you will learn

  • You'll explore how sport has developed over time and its wider social context.
  • You'll study anatomy and physiology and how the human body responds to physical activity.
  • You'll learn how to plan and organise sports events.
  • You'll develop coaching skills and practise applying them.
  • You'll cover health, fitness, and exercise principles.
  • You'll examine psychology in sport and how it affects performance.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom-based sessions at Aston Academy Post 16, combining theory and practical work. Assessment includes a mix of coursework and externally assessed units set by OCR. Practical sport activities form part of your learning alongside written and analytical tasks.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Aston Academy Post 16 will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Sports coach: plan and deliver sessions for individuals or groups.
  • Fitness instructor: lead classes or personal training in a gym setting.
  • Sports development officer: promote participation in sport locally.
  • PE teaching assistant: support physical education in schools.
  • Leisure centre assistant: coordinate activities and facilities.
  • Community sport coordinator: run sport programmes for local organisations.

What you could study next

The cambridge technical extended certificate in sport and physical activity classes count as one A level for UCAS points, so university is a natural next step. Options include a degree in Sport Science, Sports Coaching, Physical Education, or Exercise Physiology. You could also move into a Level 4 or Level 5 qualification in Coaching or Sports Management, or pursue a PGCE if you want to teach PE.

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