Free Level 3 Sport and Physical Activity Course in Gateshead. Classes run full-time at Gateshead College Academy For Sport, five days a week during the day. The course runs for 10 months. You'll study sport science, coaching, health, and physical activity, building the knowledge and practical skills that employers and universities look for in this sector. Gateshead College Academy For Sport has specialist sport facilities and academies across eight sports, giving you the chance to train, compete, and develop alongside your studies.
Who this course is for
Anyone with an interest in the criminal justice system or aiming for a career in areas such as social work, probation, the police, law, psychology and sociology. It's particularly useful if you're planning to study criminology, law, psychology or sociology at university and it will give you an opportunity to apply theoretical learning to real life problems. You'll also develop a set of transferable skills including research, analytical thinking and communication that are essential for university study and most careers. The course is generally taken alongside courses such as A levels or Level 3 work related subjects.
What you will learn
You'll explore the science behind physical activity, including anatomy, physiology, and sports psychology
You'll develop your understanding of how to plan and deliver sport and exercise sessions
You'll study nutrition and its role in sport performance and recovery
You'll learn how to analyse performance and support athletes' development
You'll examine health promotion and the benefits of physical activity across different populations
You'll build research and analytical skills relevant to sport science and coaching
You'll apply theory to practical sport and coaching contexts
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom sessions, practical activities, and sport-based work at the college's dedicated sport campus. Assessment is through assignments, projects, and practical tasks that test both your knowledge and your ability to apply it. You'll have an initial assessment at the start to confirm this is the right level for you and to help plan your learning.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Gateshead College Academy For Sport will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Sports coach, working with individuals or teams at club or community level
Fitness instructor, leading group or one-to-one exercise sessions
Community sport development officer, promoting physical activity locally
Sports administrator, supporting clubs, venues, or governing bodies
Personal trainer, designing programmes for individual clients
Leisure centre assistant, supporting facility operations and activities
Sports analyst, gathering and interpreting performance data
What you could study next
Level 3 Personal Training for Health, Fitness and Performance, if you want to qualify as a personal trainer after completing this course
Sport and Exercise Science degree, at university, building on the science and analytical skills you develop here
Foundation degree in Sport Coaching or Sport Development, a work-based higher education route
CIMSPA-endorsed coaching qualifications, for specialist sport coaching roles
