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Free Level 3 Sport and Exercise Science Course in Barton-Le-Clay

CostFREE
Duration1 year
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryClassroom based
Start3 Sep 2027
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyNCFE awarding body
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About this course

Free Level 3 Sport and Exercise Science Course in Barton-Le-Clay. Classes run at Barton Rovers FC, full-time during the day.

This sport and exercise science qualification covers the knowledge and practical skills needed in the sport and physical activity sector. You'll explore sports coaching, fitness, and how the body responds to exercise. The course runs over one year. You'll need five GCSEs at grade 4 or above, including English Language and Maths, to apply.

You'll finish with an NCFE Diploma in Sport and Physical Activity.

Who this course is for

The NCFE Level 3 Diploma in Sport and Physical Activity (Sports Coaching) is intended for learners aged 16 and over and provides the knowledge, skills and understanding required within the sport and physical activity sector. It will also allow learners to gain transferable skills that can be applied to the workplace or further study.

Entry requirements

Five GCSEs at grade 4 or above, where possible, including English Language and Maths

What you will learn

  • You'll develop practical sports coaching skills.
  • You'll study how the body responds to physical activity.
  • You'll explore fitness testing and training methods.
  • You'll learn about anatomy and physiology relevant to sport.
  • You'll investigate career opportunities in the sport and physical activity sector.
  • You'll build transferable skills for employment or further study.

How you will learn

The course is delivered through a blend of face-to-face classroom sessions and online study. You'll take part in practical activities alongside theory work. Assessment is through a combination of coursework, practical tasks, and assignments. Classes run full-time during the day, starting every September.

What you will need to bring

Sports kit may be required. Barton Rovers FC will confirm what you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Sports coach, plans and delivers coaching sessions for a club or community group.
  • Fitness instructor, leads exercise classes or gym-floor sessions.
  • Community sports development officer, promotes physical activity in local communities.
  • Personal trainer, designs fitness programmes for individual clients (additional certification usually needed).
  • Sports administrator, supports the running of a sports club or organisation.

What you could study next

  • NCFE Level 3 Extended Diploma in Sport and Physical Activity, one additional year of study that opens a route to university and earns more UCAS points.
  • Higher National Certificate (Level 4) in Sport, a step toward a degree-level career in sport or exercise science.
  • Sports Coaching or Exercise Science degree (Level 6), for those aiming at specialist or graduate-level roles in the sector.
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