Free Level 3 Sport and Exercise Science Course in Barrow-in-Furness

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

About this course

Free Level 3 Sport and Physical Activity Course in Barrow-in-Furness. Classes run full-time at Furness College Channelside Campus, five days a week during the day. This one-year course covers the science, coaching, and business of sport and physical activity. You'll study topics like anatomy and physiology, fitness training, sports psychology, and how to plan and lead activity sessions. It's a strong foundation for university or a career in sport, fitness, or leisure. The course is awarded by NCFE.

Who this course is for

Furness College is highly successful, thriving and dynamic multi-site College. We are extremely passionate about raising the aspirations, knowledge and skills of individuals, communities and employers in Barrow-in-Furness and the wider peninsula. In 2016 the College became a member of the Chartered Institute for Further Education, the body for high performing Further Education Colleges and training providers. In 2017, we were recognised as the best Further Education provider in Cumbria at the Golden Apple Awards. In 2019, Ofsted rated us a s a Good College and later that year we were reaccredited by the Institute of Engineering and Technology, which is recognised around the world as an indicator of quality. In the summer of 2023, we were reaccredited as being a Teaching Excellence Framework Silver rated provider, for the quality of teaching on higher education programmes.

The two main campus sites, Channelside and The Sixth Form, are state of the art facilities and provide our students with the best foundation upon which to build their future. Our campuses include virtual learning spaces, demonstration areas and workshops with all the latest equipment and technologies.

We offer a very wide range of academic and technical courses for students of all ages and abilities including: A Levels, T Levels, vocational courses and university level courses, apprenticeships and adult part-time courses. We also pride ourselves on the wellbeing support we offer to students to help them be the best they can be and go further in life.

For more information and to apply for a course today please visit our website: https://www.furness.ac.uk/

What you will learn

  • You'll study anatomy and physiology and how the body responds to exercise.
  • You'll learn how to plan and deliver sport and physical activity sessions.
  • You'll explore sports psychology and what drives performance and motivation.
  • You'll develop knowledge of fitness testing and training principles.
  • You'll examine nutrition and its role in sport and physical performance.
  • You'll study the business and organisation of sport and leisure services.
  • You'll build skills in coaching and working with different groups of people.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom sessions, practical activities, and coursework assignments. Assessment is mainly through written assignments and practical tasks completed throughout the year. There are no formal written exams. You'll build a portfolio of work that demonstrates your knowledge and skills across the units covered on the course.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Furness College Channelside Campus will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Sports coach. Plan and deliver coaching sessions for clubs or schools.
  • Fitness instructor. Lead gym sessions and support members with their training.
  • Personal trainer. Work one-to-one with clients on fitness goals.
  • Leisure centre assistant. Support day-to-day operations at a leisure facility.
  • Sports development officer. Promote participation in sport within communities.
  • Teaching assistant (PE). Support physical education in a school setting.
  • Activity coordinator. Plan physical activity programmes for groups or organisations.

What you could study next

  • Level 4 HNC in Sport. A higher-level qualification if you want to specialise further before university.
  • Foundation Degree in Sport or Sports Coaching. A two-year higher education route, often available at college.
  • BA (Hons) in Sport, Exercise Science, or Physical Education. A full university degree for roles in coaching, sport science, or teaching.
  • CIMSPA-endorsed coaching qualifications. Sector-specific awards for working as a qualified coach in a particular sport.

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