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Free Level 3 Sport and Physical Activity Course in Heanor – Heanor Gate Spencer Academy

CostFREE
Duration2 years
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 Heanor. Classes run at Heanor Gate Spencer Academy, full-time over two years.

The course covers the skills and knowledge universities and employers look for in sport. You'll study units assessed by OCR and units assessed internally by the centre. Topics span practical sport, coaching principles, fitness, and the science behind physical activity. Some units are externally set and marked; others are completed through coursework.

You'll need five GCSEs at grades 9 to 4, including English, Maths, Science, and GCSE or BTEC PE at Level 2. You'll finish with a Cambridge Technical Extended Certificate in Sport and Physical Activity.

Who this course is for

BTEC Level 3 is a course designed to offer skills, knowledge and understanding that today?s universities and employers demand within sport. It is split into separate units, some of which are set and marked by the board and some that are internally assessed. The course aims to enable the students to apply their practical skills and knowledge in preparation for further study or work. The BTEC qualification in Sport and Physical Activity focuses on the skills, knowledge and understanding that today?s universities and employers demand.

Entry requirements

5 GCSE grades 9-4, including English and Mathematics, and grade 4 in GCSE Science and GCSE/ BTEC PE Level 2.

What you will learn

  • You'll develop practical skills in sport and physical activity settings.
  • You'll study the principles of sports coaching and how to apply them.
  • You'll learn about fitness training methods and how to plan exercise programmes.
  • You'll explore the science of sport, including anatomy and physiology.
  • You'll understand how to support participation and performance in sport.
  • You'll build knowledge of sport in the context of health and wellbeing.

How you will learn

The course uses a mix of classroom teaching and practical sessions. Some units are externally set and marked by OCR. Others are internally assessed through assignments and coursework completed at the centre. You'll apply your knowledge in practical as well as written tasks across the two years.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Heanor Gate Spencer Academy 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 gym floor sessions.
  • PE teaching assistant, supports physical education in a school setting.
  • Sports development officer, promotes participation in sport locally.
  • Leisure centre supervisor, manages activities and staff at a leisure facility.
  • Personal trainer, works one-to-one with clients on fitness goals.

What you could study next

  • Level 3 Extended Diploma in Sport, a larger qualification for those wanting more depth before university.
  • Foundation Degree in Sport Coaching or Sports Science, a higher-level route into specialist roles.
  • Degree in Sport and Exercise Science or Physical Education, for those aiming at graduate-level careers in sport or teaching.
  • Level 3 Personal Training Qualification, a focused route into fitness instruction.
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