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Free Level 3 Sport Course in Bishop Auckland

CostFREE
Duration1 year
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryClassroom based
Start1 Sep 2026
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyNCFE awarding body
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About this course

Free Level 3 Sport and Physical Activity Course in Bishop Auckland. Classes run at Bishop Auckland College, full-time over one year, taught across three days a week. You'll need a minimum of four GCSEs at grades 9 to 4, including Maths and English at grade C or above, or a Level 2 qualification in a relevant subject. The course covers coaching, fitness training and programming, exercise and health, and sports development. You'll also organise events, go on visits, hear from guest speakers, and complete a work placement. This level 3 sport and physical activity qualification is equivalent to two A Levels.

Who this course is for

The NCFE Diploma in Sport and Physical Activity provides an opportunity for learners who would like to gain employment in the sport sector, including the fitness, leisure, education and coaching industries.

On this course you�ll develop the knowledge, understanding and practical skills required for employment in various sporting disciplines such as; coaching, teaching, instructing and sports development. You�ll also cover practical coaching and units in the field of exercise, health and lifestyle, fitness training and programming, analysis and practical team sports.

Entry requirements

Minimum 4 GCSE's at grades 9 - 4 (A* - C) or equivalent, including a C or above in Maths and English, or a Level 2 qualification in a relevant subject area.

What you will learn

  • You'll develop practical coaching skills across a wide range of sports.
  • You'll learn how to plan and deliver safe fitness sessions.
  • You'll study exercise, health and lifestyle principles.
  • You'll cover fitness training and programming methods.
  • You'll analyse individual and team sport performance.
  • You'll organise sporting events for local schools.
  • You'll build enterprise skills relevant to self-employment in sport and leisure.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom sessions, practical coaching in the college fitness suite, and hands-on sports sessions. Assessment includes coursework, practical tasks, and work placement activity. Guest speakers and visits to sport and leisure settings are part of the course. You'll also have the opportunity to gain additional coaching qualifications during your year of study.

What you will need to bring

You'll need to bring appropriate sportswear, including a sports top, shorts or trousers, and trainers. Bishop Auckland College will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Sports coach, leading sessions in clubs or schools
  • Fitness instructor, running gym or group exercise sessions
  • Personal trainer, working one-to-one with clients
  • Sports development officer, promoting participation in communities
  • Leisure centre assistant, supporting activities and facilities
  • PE teaching assistant, supporting physical education in schools
  • Sports administrator, coordinating events and programmes

What you could study next

  • Level 3 Personal Training Qualification, if you want to specialise in fitness and work with individual clients.
  • Level 4 Certificate in Education and Training, if you'd like to move into teaching or coaching in further education.
  • Foundation Degree or BA in Sports Coaching, Sports Science, or Physical Education at university, building on the A Level equivalence this qualification carries.
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