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Free Level 3 Sport and Exercise Science Course in Dewsbury

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 Dewsbury. Classes run at Shaw Cross Sharks, Dewsbury, full-time over one year.

You'll explore coaching principles, anatomy and physiology, fitness training, and how to plan and deliver sport sessions. The course earns UCAS points, which can support progression to higher education.

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 coaching sessions in sport and physical activity.
  • You'll study fitness training principles and how to apply them in practice.
  • You'll explore sports psychology and how it affects performance.
  • You'll gain knowledge of nutrition and its role in sport and exercise.
  • You'll develop skills in assessing and monitoring athletic performance.
  • You'll build transferable skills applicable to employment, apprenticeships, or further study.

How you will learn

The course is delivered through a blend of classroom sessions and online study. You'll complete assignments, practical assessments, and project work throughout the year. Assessment is ongoing rather than through a single exam. Practical sessions give you the chance to apply coaching and fitness skills in a real sport and activity setting.

What you will need to bring

Sports kit may be required. Shaw Cross Sharks, Dewsbury 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 exercise classes or gym-based training.
  • 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 registration alongside this Diploma.
  • Teaching assistant (PE focus), 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 strengthens your UCAS points for university entry.
  • Bachelor's degree in Sport Science, Sports Coaching, or Physical Education (Level 6), the typical next step into graduate-level roles.
  • Sports coaching apprenticeship, combines work-based learning with a structured qualification at Level 3 or above.
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