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

CostFree for 16 to 18 year olds
Duration2 years
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryClassroom based
Start1 Sep 2027
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 East Riding of Yorkshire.

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About this course

Free Level 3 Sport and Physical Activity Course in Driffield. Classes run at Driffield School & Sixth Form, full-time over two years.

The course covers the science, skills, and theory behind sport, fitness, and physical activity. You'll study topics such as anatomy and physiology, sports coaching, fitness training, and sports psychology. It goes well beyond playing sport. You'll build the knowledge needed to move into higher education or work in the sports and fitness sector.

You'll need four GCSEs at grade 4 or above to enrol. You'll finish with a Cambridge Technical Extended Certificate in Sport and Physical Activity from OCR.

Who this course is for

This qualification is for students who have an interest in sport, leisure and fitness and who may want to further this study after Level 3. This qualification is not just about being able to play sport, it will also provide learners with the skills, knowledge and understanding to progress into Higher Education on a sport related programme such as Sport and Physical Education, Sport Science, Sport Coaching and Development or Sport and Leisure Management.

Entry requirements

To study vocational courses you'll need: 4 GCSEs at Grade 9-4.

What you will learn

  • You'll explore anatomy and physiology and how the body responds to exercise.
  • You'll study the principles of sports coaching and how to plan sessions.
  • You'll learn about fitness training methods and how to apply them.
  • You'll examine sports psychology and how the mind affects performance.
  • You'll develop knowledge of health, lifestyle, and physical activity promotion.
  • You'll understand how sport and leisure organisations are managed.
  • You'll analyse performance and learn how to give constructive feedback.

How you will learn

You'll learn through a mix of classroom lessons, practical sessions, and coursework assignments. Assessment combines unit-based coursework with some externally assessed components set by OCR. Your work is assessed throughout the course rather than through exams alone. Practical activities support the theory you cover in class.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Driffield School & Sixth Form will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Sports coach, plans and delivers training sessions for individuals or teams.
  • Fitness instructor, leads exercise classes or gym-floor sessions.
  • Personal trainer, designs fitness programmes for individual clients.
  • Sports development officer, promotes participation in sport within a community.
  • Leisure centre assistant, supports day-to-day operations at a sports facility.
  • PE teaching assistant, supports physical education lessons in a school setting.

What you could study next

  • A degree in Sport Science or Sport Coaching, the most direct step after this qualification.
  • A degree in Sport and Leisure Management, for those interested in the business side of sport.
  • A Level 3 Personal Training Qualification, if you want to work as a personal trainer sooner.
  • A PGCE or School Direct route into PE teaching, for those aiming to teach physical education.
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