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Free Level 3 Sport and Physical Activity Course in Croydon – Harris Invictus Academy Croydon

CostFREE
Duration9 months
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryClassroom based
Start1 Sep 2026
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyOCR awarding body
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About this course

Free Level 3 Sport and Physical Activity Course in Croydon. Classes run at Harris Invictus Academy Croydon, full-time during the day.

The course covers sport science, anatomy and physiology, coaching principles, and the organisation of the course. You'll explore how the body responds to exercise and how to plan and lead sessions. The course typically takes 9 months to complete.

You'll finish with an OCR Cambridge Technical Extended Certificate in Sport and Physical Activity.

Who this course is for

This course is for students with an interest in how computers and computer systems work, how they are constructed and programmed. You'll need to have studied ICT or computing at GCSE to move on to onto it. You might be choosing computer science because you're headed for a computing career, though thinking computationally (logically, using reasoning, breaking complicated things down and being able to express instructions precisely) is a skill that can be used in a wide range of other careers too. To study Computer Science A level, you'll need a keen interest in computers and good technical, mathematical and problem solving skills. Computer Science particularly complements subjects such as Science and Maths.

What you will learn

  • You'll study anatomy and physiology, including how the body responds to exercise.
  • You'll explore the principles of coaching and how to plan effective sessions.
  • You'll learn how sport and physical activity is organised and delivered in the UK.
  • You'll develop knowledge of fitness testing and how to interpret results.
  • You'll understand the role of nutrition in sport and physical performance.
  • You'll study sports psychology and how it affects performance.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom sessions, practical activities, and coursework assignments. Assessment is through a combination of internally assessed units and externally set tasks marked by OCR. You'll build a portfolio of work across the course and sit written assessments for some units.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Harris Invictus Academy Croydon will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Sports coach, plans and delivers coaching sessions for a club or school.
  • Fitness instructor, leads exercise classes or personal training sessions.
  • Community sport development officer, promotes physical activity in local communities.
  • PE teaching assistant, supports physical education lessons in a school.
  • Leisure centre assistant, works across facilities including gyms and pools.
  • Sports administrator, handles bookings, events, and operations for a sports organisation.

What you could study next

  • Level 3 NVQ in Coaching, Teaching and Instructing, a practical qualification for those moving into coaching roles.
  • Level 4 Certificate in Education and Training, useful if you want to teach sport or fitness.
  • Foundation Degree in Sports Science or Sports Coaching, a university-level step for those wanting to go deeper into the subject.
  • BTEC Higher National Certificate in Sport, another higher education route recognised by employers and universities.
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