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Free Level 3 Sport and Exercise Science Course in Needham Market – Needham Market Football Club

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 Needham Market. Classes run at Needham Market Football Club, full-time over two years.

The course is free for 16 to 18 year olds who meet the eligibility criteria. You'll study anatomy and physiology, sports coaching principles, fitness testing, nutrition, and sports psychology. The course also carries UCAS points, so it can support an application to university.

You'll need five GCSEs at grade 4 or above, including English Language and Maths where possible. You 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 as they apply to sport and exercise.
  • You'll develop practical sports coaching skills and techniques.
  • You'll study fitness testing methods and how to interpret results.
  • You'll learn about sports nutrition and its role in performance.
  • You'll examine sports psychology and how it affects athletes.
  • You'll investigate career and higher education opportunities in the sport and physical activity sector.
  • You'll build transferable skills applicable to employment, apprenticeships, or further study.

How you will learn

Learning combines face-to-face classroom sessions with online study. You'll be assessed through a mix of coursework, practical tasks, and assignments across the two years. There are no traditional written exams; instead, assessment is ongoing and tied to each unit of the course.

What you will need to bring

Sports kit may be required. Needham Market Football Club will confirm 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 within a community.
  • Leisure centre assistant, supports day-to-day operations at a sports facility.
  • Sports analyst, a role that typically requires a degree as a further step.

What you could study next

  • A degree in Sport Science, Sports Coaching, or a related subject (Level 6), the most common next step for learners who use the UCAS points this course provides.
  • A Higher National Certificate or Higher National Diploma in Sport (Level 4 or Level 5), a shorter higher education route into sports management or coaching.
  • A sports coaching apprenticeship, combining work and further study at Level 4 or above.
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