Free Level 3 Sport and Physical Activity Course in Dunstable. Classes run full-time at Bedford College Dunstable Campus, with daytime attendance across one year. You'll study the knowledge and skills that underpin work in sport, fitness, and physical activity settings. Topics typically cover anatomy and physiology, coaching principles, sports psychology, and health and wellbeing. This level 3 sport and physical activity qualification is a strong foundation for roles in coaching, fitness instruction, and leisure management, and can open doors to higher education in sport.
Who this course is for
Course Summary can be found on the course page of the website
Entry requirements
Entry requirements can be found on the course page of the website
What you will learn
You'll explore anatomy and physiology and how the body responds to exercise.
You'll study the principles of coaching and how to plan and deliver sessions.
You'll learn about sports psychology and how it affects performance.
You'll examine health, fitness, and wellbeing across different populations.
You'll develop skills in organising and leading physical activity programmes.
You'll investigate nutrition and its role in sport and exercise.
You'll build understanding of the sport and leisure industry and career routes within it.
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom-based sessions at Bedford College Dunstable Campus. Assessment is through a combination of assignments, projects, and practical tasks. You'll build a portfolio of work across the year that demonstrates your knowledge and skills. Some units may include observed practical assessments in sport and physical activity settings.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Bedford College Dunstable Campus will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Sports coach. Plan and deliver coaching sessions for clubs or schools.
Fitness instructor. Lead exercise classes or gym-floor sessions.
Leisure centre assistant. Support daily operations at a leisure facility.
Personal trainer. Work with individuals on fitness goals (further qualification needed).
Community sport development officer. Promote physical activity in local communities.
Sports development assistant. Support programmes run by councils or sports organisations.
Teaching assistant (PE focus). Support physical education in a school setting.
What you could study next
Level 4 Certificate or Diploma in Sport and Physical Activity. Deepen specialist knowledge and move toward supervisory or management roles in sport.
HNC or HND in Sport. A higher education route at college that can lead to a degree.
BA or BSc in Sport, Exercise Science, or Physical Education. University degrees that open routes into coaching, sport science, teaching, or sport management.
Level 3 Personal Training Qualification. A specialist route if you want to work one-to-one with clients in a gym or fitness setting.
