Free Level 3 Sport and Exercise Science Course in Folkestone – Folkestone Invicta FC

Name: Free Level 3 Sport and Exercise Science Course in Folkestone – Folkestone Invicta FC
Availability: InStock

CostFREE

Duration2 years

LevelLevel 3

DeliveryClassroom based

Start3 Sep 2027

Study modeFull-time

AttendanceDaytime

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About this course

Free Level 3 Sport and Exercise Science Course in Folkestone. Classes run at Folkestone Invicta FC, full-time over two years. The course is free for learners aged 16 to 18 years old who meet the eligibility criteria.

You'll study anatomy and physiology, sports coaching principles, fitness testing, nutrition, and sports psychology. The course carries UCAS points, so it can support an application to a sport-related degree. 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 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 sports coaching skills and learn how to plan and deliver sessions.
You'll study fitness testing methods and how to analyse results.
You'll learn about nutrition and its role in sport and physical performance.
You'll examine sports psychology and how it affects performance.
You'll investigate career and higher education pathways in the sport and physical activity sector.

How you will learn

The course is delivered through a blend of face-to-face classroom sessions and online study. You'll be assessed through coursework, practical tasks, and projects across the two years. There is no single final exam; assessment is ongoing throughout the programme.

What you will need to bring

Sports kit may be required. Folkestone Invicta FC will confirm what you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

Sports coach, plans and delivers coaching sessions in a sport or activity.
Fitness instructor, leads group exercise classes or gym-floor sessions.
Personal trainer, designs individual training programmes for clients.
Community sports development officer, promotes participation in sport locally.
Sports administrator, supports the running of a sports club or organisation.
Leisure centre assistant, supports day-to-day operations at a leisure facility.

What you could study next

A degree in Sport Science or Sports Coaching (Level 6), the natural next step if you achieve the UCAS points this Diploma provides.
A foundation degree or HND in Sport (Level 5), a shorter higher education route into coaching or fitness roles.
A coaching licence or personal training qualification, for those moving straight into employment rather than higher education.

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