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Level 3 Sport and Exercise Science Course in Doncaster

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Duration1 year
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryClassroom based
Start1 Sep 2027
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyNCFE awarding body

Free or reduced fees may be available, depending on your circumstances. Contact DN Colleges Group for more info.

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About this course

Level 3 Sport and Physical Activity Course in Doncaster. Classes run at Doncaster College, full-time during the day. The course is free if you are 16 to 18 years old. If you are 19 or over, fees may apply depending on your prior qualifications and personal circumstances. You will need five GCSEs at grade 4 or above, including maths and English, to join. Over one year, you will build coaching skills across a range of sporting environments and complete 30 hours of work experience with local sports organisations.

Who this course is for

Course overview

This course will teach you the necessary skills for employment in a variety of sporting environments such as sports coaching, teaching or fitness environments.

Completing a range of theory and practical based units you will develop coaching skills in a range of environments and working with a range of participants.

Entry requirements

5 x GCSE at a 4 or above to include maths and English

What you will learn

  • You'll develop coaching skills across a variety of sports and physical activity settings.
  • You'll study theory and practical units covering sports coaching and fitness environments.
  • You'll learn how to work with a range of participants, including different ages and abilities.
  • You'll complete 30 hours of work experience in real sports environments with local organisations.
  • You'll gain knowledge relevant to teaching, coaching, and fitness instruction roles.

How you will learn

You will learn through a mix of classroom-based theory sessions and practical coaching activities. Assessment includes a range of theory and practical units completed throughout the year. Your work experience placement, totalling 30 hours in a sports environment, also forms part of the course.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Doncaster College will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Sports coach, working with community or club participants
  • Fitness instructor, supporting clients in gym or leisure settings
  • PE teaching assistant, supporting physical education in schools
  • Activity coordinator, planning sport and exercise programmes
  • Personal trainer, delivering one-to-one fitness sessions
  • Community sports development officer, promoting participation locally

What you could study next

  • Level 4 Certificate in Coaching or a sport-specific coaching award, to move into more senior coaching roles.
  • Level 3 Personal Training Qualification, if you want to focus on fitness instruction.
  • A foundation degree or BA in Sports Coaching, Sport Science, or Physical Education, for those aiming toward teaching or degree-level study. Many universities accept this Diploma as part of their entry requirements.
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