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Free Level 3 Sport and Exercise Science Course in Dartford – Dartford FC

CostFREE
Duration2 years
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 Dartford. Classes run at Dartford FC, full-time over two years.

The course is free for learners aged 16 to 18 years old. You'll study anatomy and physiology, sports coaching principles, fitness testing, nutrition, and sports psychology. The course also covers practical coaching skills and how physical activity affects health and performance. You'll need five GCSEs at grade 4 or above, including English Language and Maths, to meet the entry requirements.

You'll finish with an NCFE Level 3 Extended Diploma in Sport and Physical Activity.

Who this course is for

The NCFE Level 3 Extended 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 and support learners interested in progressing to higher education.

Entry requirements

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

What you will learn

  • You'll explore anatomy and physiology and how the body responds to exercise.
  • You'll develop practical sports coaching skills and session planning techniques.
  • You'll study the principles of fitness training and how to apply them.
  • You'll learn how nutrition supports sport and physical performance.
  • You'll investigate sports psychology and its role in coaching and performance.
  • You'll analyse how physical activity contributes to health and wellbeing.
  • You'll build skills to support progression into employment, an apprenticeship, or higher education in sport.

How you will learn

The course is delivered through a blend of classroom sessions and online study at Dartford FC. You'll be assessed through assignments, practical tasks, and coursework throughout the two years. There are no end-of-year exams as the sole method of assessment. Work is built up over the course and submitted unit by unit.

What you will need to bring

Sports kit may be required for practical sessions. Dartford FC will confirm exactly what 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 or gym floor sessions.
  • Personal trainer, designs individual training programmes for clients.
  • Sports development officer, promotes participation in sport at community level.
  • Leisure centre assistant, supports activities and customers at a sports facility.
  • Teaching assistant (PE), supports physical education in a school setting.

What you could study next

  • A degree in Sport Science or Sports Coaching (Level 6), the natural next step if you want to specialise further or move into management roles.
  • A foundation degree or HND in Sport (Level 5), a shorter higher education route into coaching or fitness management.
  • A sports coaching or fitness apprenticeship, combining work and further study at Level 3 or above.
  • A PGCE or school direct route into PE teaching, which requires a degree first.
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