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Free Level 3 Sport and Physical Activity Course in Bingley

CostFREE
Duration24 months
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryClassroom based
Start1 Sep 2026
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyOCR awarding body
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About this course

Free Level 3 Sport and Physical Activity Course in Bingley. Classes run full-time at Bingley Grammar School, over two years.

The course covers how the body responds to exercise, sports coaching principles, leadership skills, and working with young people in physical activity settings. You'll study anatomy and physiology, coaching practice, and how to plan and deliver sessions. To enrol, you'll need at least five GCSEs at Grade 4 or above, including Maths and English, plus a practical ability in a sport.

You'll finish with a Cambridge Technical Diploma in Sport and Physical Activity at Level 3.

Who this course is for

Are you/do you…

  • enjoy learning about sport and exercise?
  • want to learn how the body responds to exercise?
  • want to improve your leadership skills and apply these skills to a variety of situations?
  • enjoy working with young people?
  • take part in regular activity/sport outside of school
  • a good communicator?
  • enjoy working in a practical environment?

Entry requirements

To study in the Sixth Form, students much achieve the general entry requirements which are a minimum of 5 x GCSEs (or equivalent) at Grade 4 or above from a range of subjects including Mathematics and English Language. In addition a practical ability in a suitable sport is required.

What you will learn

  • You'll explore how the body responds to and adapts to exercise.
  • You'll develop coaching and leadership skills across a range of sports and activities.
  • You'll learn how to plan, deliver, and evaluate physical activity sessions.
  • You'll study anatomy and physiology relevant to sport and exercise.
  • You'll practise working with young people in sporting environments.
  • You'll build communication skills suited to coaching and instructing roles.

How you will learn

You'll learn through a mix of classroom lessons and practical sessions. The OCR Cambridge Technical uses a combination of coursework assignments and external assessments. Practical coaching tasks and written assignments make up a large part of the course. You'll apply your knowledge in real coaching and activity settings as part of your assessment.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Bingley Grammar 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.
  • Personal trainer, designs fitness programmes for individual clients.
  • Fitness instructor, leads group exercise classes in gyms or leisure centres.
  • Community sports development officer, promotes physical activity in local communities.
  • Sports administrator, supports the running of sports clubs or organisations.
  • Teaching assistant with a sport specialism, supports PE and physical activity in schools.

What you could study next

  • Level 4 Certificate in Coaching, a step toward higher-level coaching roles and accreditation with national governing bodies.
  • Foundation Degree in Sport and Exercise Science, for those wanting to go deeper into the science behind performance.
  • Degree in Sport and Exercise Science or Physical Education, for careers in sport science, teaching, or research.
  • Level 3 Personal Training Qualification, for those focusing specifically on gym-based fitness instruction.
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