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Free Level 3 Sport and Exercise Science Course in Leeds

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 Leeds. Classes run at Yorkshire Cricket College, Headingley, full-time over one year.

The course is free for learners aged 16 to 18 years old who meet the eligibility criteria. You'll study the science behind sport and physical activity, covering anatomy and physiology, coaching principles, sports psychology, and health and fitness. The course also develops practical coaching skills you can apply in a range of sport and fitness settings.

You'll need five GCSEs at grade 4 or above, including English Language and Maths, to join. You 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 explore anatomy and physiology and how the body responds to exercise.
  • You'll study sports psychology and how the mind affects performance.
  • You'll develop practical coaching skills across a range of sports and activities.
  • You'll learn how to plan, deliver, and evaluate coaching sessions.
  • You'll investigate health, fitness, and the benefits of physical activity.
  • You'll build knowledge of career opportunities in the sport and physical activity sector.
  • You'll gain transferable skills applicable to employment, an apprenticeship, 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-based learning. Assessment is through coursework, practical tasks, and assignments completed throughout the year. There are no end-of-year exams as the sole method of assessment.

What you will need to bring

Sports kit may be required for practical sessions. Yorkshire Cricket College, Headingley will confirm exactly what you need before you start. Financial support may be available for eligible learners who need help with kit costs.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Sports coach, plans and delivers coaching sessions for clubs or schools.
  • Fitness instructor, leads exercise classes or gym-floor sessions.
  • Community sport activator, encourages participation in local sport programmes.
  • Sports development officer, works with organisations to grow participation in sport.
  • Personal trainer, requires additional fitness industry certification alongside this Diploma.
  • PE teaching assistant, supports physical education in a school setting.

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 qualification in sport or coaching.
  • Bachelor's degree in Sport Science or Sports Coaching (Level 6), typically requires the Extended Diploma or equivalent UCAS points.
  • Sports coaching apprenticeship, combines work-based training with further study.
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