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Level 3 Sport and Physical Activity Course in Batley for 16 to 18 Year Olds

CostFree for 16 to 18 year olds
Duration2 years
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryClassroom based
StartFlexible
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyOCR awarding body

A sixth-form course for 16 to 18 year olds. Aged 19 or over? See Sports Coaching Courses in Kirklees.

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About this course

Free Level 3 Sport and Physical Activity Course in Batley. Classes run at Batley Girls' High School, full-time over two years.

The course goes well beyond playing sport. You'll build knowledge in sports science, coaching, physical education, and leisure management. Units cover anatomy and physiology, sports psychology, coaching practice, and health and fitness. You'll need a GCSE grade 4 in English Language to apply. Previous BTEC Sport study is helpful but not required.

You'll finish with a Cambridge Technical Extended Certificate in Sport and Physical Activity from OCR.

Who this course is for

This qualification is not just about being able to play sport. It provides skills, knowledge and understanding to progress into Higher Education or employment in areas such as Sport and Physical Education, Sports Science, Sports Coaching and Development or Sport and Leisure Management.

Entry requirements

GCSE Grade 4 in English Language. A keen interest in the industry of sport and recreation and a continuation from the BTEC Sport course at KS4 is desirable, but not essential.

What you will learn

  • You'll study anatomy and physiology and how the body responds to exercise.
  • You'll explore sports psychology and how the mind affects performance.
  • You'll develop coaching skills and learn how to plan and lead sessions.
  • You'll examine health, fitness, and physical activity promotion.
  • You'll learn about sport and leisure management and how the industry works.
  • You'll investigate sports science and its role in improving performance.
  • You'll build knowledge of physical education and its place in communities.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom sessions, practical coaching activities, and project-based assignments. Assessment is through coursework units and externally assessed exams set by OCR. You'll complete assignments that apply your knowledge to real coaching and sport management scenarios. The full-time timetable means you cover the qualification over two years of daytime study.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Batley Girls' High School will confirm anything else 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 and supports clients in gyms or leisure centres.
  • Community sport development officer, promotes physical activity in local communities.
  • Sports administrator, manages operations for clubs, associations, or leisure facilities.
  • Physical education teaching assistant, supports PE lessons in schools.
  • Leisure centre supervisor, oversees day-to-day running of a sports facility.

What you could study next

  • A degree in Sports Science or Sports Coaching, the natural next step for those wanting to specialise further.
  • A degree in Physical Education, leading toward a teaching career.
  • A Level 4 or Level 5 qualification in Sports Management or Fitness, for those moving into leadership roles in the industry.
  • A PGCE or teacher training route, for those aiming to teach PE in schools.
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