Cost�811.00 Sports kit is available to purchase via a online shop, additional fees may include educational trips and visits some of this will be mandatory to attend as part of assessment.
Level 3 Sport and Physical Activity Course in Lewes. Classes run at East Sussex College Group Lewes Campus, full-time over two years. You'll need a GCSE grade 4 in English Language or Maths to apply. This level 3 sport and physical activity qualification covers anatomy and physiology, sports injuries, sports nutrition, fitness testing, and sports coaching. It is worth one A-level, so you will need to study two additional A-levels alongside it to complete a full-time programme. Assessment is continuous, with coursework assignments, practical work, coaching tasks, and presentations throughout.
Who this course is for
Our Level 3 Sport course (Single) will give you the necessary knowledge, skills, and behaviours you need to work in the sports industry. You will learn more about anatomy and physiology, sports injuries, sports nutrition, and fitness testing for sport and exercise.This course is worth 1 A-level over two years and you must choose an additiona 2l A-Levels alongside this course to make up your full time programme.
Entry requirements
A GCSE grade 4 in English Language or Maths.
What you will learn
You'll study the principles of anatomy and physiology and how they apply to sport and exercise.
You'll explore the physiology of fitness and how the body responds to physical activity.
You'll learn about common sports injuries, how to treat them, and how to prevent them.
You'll examine diet, sports nutrition, and how they affect athletic performance.
You'll carry out fitness testing for sport and exercise and interpret the results.
You'll study theories of sports coaching and the dynamics of team sports.
You'll explore exercise, health, and lifestyle and how they connect.
How you will learn
You will be assessed continuously throughout the course and at set points in the year. For each unit you will complete three coursework-based assignments as well as practical tasks, coaching activities, presentations, and written work. Classes are delivered in person at the campus during the day.
What you will need to bring
Sports kit is available to purchase through an online shop. Additional costs may include educational trips and visits, some of which are mandatory as part of your assessment. East Sussex College Group Lewes Campus will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Sports coach, working with individuals or teams in a chosen sport
Fitness instructor, leading exercise sessions in a gym or leisure centre
Personal trainer, designing programmes for individual clients
Sports development officer, promoting participation in local communities
Leisure centre assistant, supporting activities and facilities
Sports administrator, handling operations for a club or organisation
What you could study next
Level 3 Extended Diploma in Sport, a larger qualification that carries the equivalent of three A-levels and opens routes into university sport degrees.
A-levels in Physical Education or Biology, which complement this Certificate and strengthen university applications.
Degree in Sport Science, Sports Coaching, or Physical Education, for those aiming at professional coaching or sport science roles.
Level 3 Personal Training Qualification, for those wanting to work directly with clients in fitness settings.
