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Free Level 3 Sport and Exercise Science Course in Beckenham

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 Beckenham. Classes run at Kent Cricket County Ground, Beckenham, full-time over one year.

This sport and exercise science qualification covers the knowledge and practical skills needed across the sport and physical activity sector. You'll explore sports coaching principles, anatomy and physiology, fitness training, and how to support participants in physical activity. The course also earns UCAS points, which can support progression toward university alongside a further year of study.

You'll need five GCSEs at grade 4 or above, including English Language and Maths, to join. You finish with an NCFE Level 3 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 an understanding of anatomy and physiology as it applies to sport and exercise.
  • You'll learn how to plan and deliver sports coaching sessions.
  • You'll study the principles of fitness training and physical conditioning.
  • You'll explore how to support participants' health, wellbeing, and physical activity.
  • You'll gain knowledge of the sport and physical activity sector and its career opportunities.
  • You'll build transferable skills applicable to employment, apprenticeships, 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 learn through taught sessions, practical activities, and coursework assignments. Assessment is through a combination of written work, practical assessments, and portfolio evidence. Classes run during the day, full-time across the academic year.

What you will need to bring

Sports kit may be required. Kent Cricket County Ground, Beckenham will confirm exactly what you need before you start. A bursary scheme is available for eligible learners who need financial support.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Sports coach, plans and delivers coaching sessions for clubs or community groups.
  • Fitness instructor, leads exercise classes or gym-floor sessions.
  • Community sport activator, encourages participation in local sport and physical activity.
  • Sports development officer, works with organisations to grow participation in sport.
  • Personal trainer, requires further fitness qualifications and a Level 3 PT certificate.
  • 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, an additional year of study that unlocks stronger university entry options and more UCAS points.
  • Foundation Degree or Bachelor's Degree in Sport Science or Sports Coaching (Level 5 or Level 6), the typical route into graduate-level roles in sport and exercise science.
  • Sports coaching apprenticeship, combines work-based training with a formal qualification at Level 3 or above.
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