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Free Level 3 Sport and Physical Activity Course in Heanor

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 that universities and employers look for in sport. You'll study units assessed by OCR and units marked internally at the centre. Topics span practical sport, coaching principles, fitness, and physical activity in different settings. Some units are externally set and marked; others are assessed through your own work and projects.

You'll finish with a Cambridge Technical Diploma 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 coaching and sports leadership skills.
  • You'll study the principles of fitness, training, and physical conditioning.
  • You'll learn how to plan and deliver sport and physical activity sessions.
  • You'll explore anatomy and physiology relevant to sport and exercise.
  • You'll apply your knowledge to real sporting contexts through practical and written work.
  • You'll build understanding of sport development and the wider physical activity sector.

How you will learn

The course uses a mix of classroom teaching, practical sessions, and coursework. Some units are set and marked externally by OCR. Others are assessed internally through assignments and projects completed at the centre. You'll attend full-time daytime classes at Heanor Gate Spencer Academy across 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 clubs or schools.
  • Personal trainer, designs fitness programmes for individual clients.
  • Fitness instructor, leads group exercise classes in gyms or leisure centres.
  • Sports development officer, promotes participation in sport across communities.
  • PE teaching assistant, supports physical education lessons in schools.
  • Leisure centre assistant, helps run activities and facilities for the public.

What you could study next

  • Level 4 or Level 5 Higher National Certificate in Sport, a step toward a sport-related degree or senior coaching role.
  • A university degree in Sport Science, Physical Education, or Sports Coaching, building on the knowledge from this Diploma.
  • Level 3 Personal Training Qualification, adding a specialist fitness certification recognised by employers in gyms and leisure centres.
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