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Free Level 3 Sport and Physical Activity Course in Heathfield

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 Heathfield. Classes run at Heathfield Community College, full-time over two years.

The course covers sport science, coaching principles, fitness training, physical activity promotion, and the business of sport. You'll study how the body works, how to plan and deliver sessions, and how to support people of different ages and abilities. Entry requires college entry requirements plus GCSE PE and competitive sport experience.

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

Who this course is for

Level 3 Cambridge Technical in Sport and Physical Activity qualifications help students to achieve their potential and progress to the next stage of their lives, whether that’s higher education, an apprenticeship or employment. The course is designed to include exciting content that’s up to date, engaging, fit for purpose and suitable.

Entry requirements

College entry requirements plus GCSE PE and competitive sport

What you will learn

  • You'll explore anatomy and physiology and how the body responds to exercise.
  • You'll learn how to plan and lead coaching sessions for different groups.
  • You'll study fitness testing methods and how to interpret results.
  • You'll develop knowledge of sports psychology and motivation techniques.
  • You'll understand how to promote physical activity and healthy lifestyles.
  • You'll examine the business and organisation of sport and leisure services.
  • You'll build skills in assessing risk and managing safe sporting environments.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom sessions, practical activities, and project-based assignments. Assessment is through coursework, practical performance tasks, and written examinations. Some units are assessed entirely through coursework, while others include an external exam set by OCR. Your work is built up over the two years of the course.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Heathfield Community College will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Sports coach, plans and delivers sessions for clubs or community groups.
  • Personal trainer, designs fitness programmes for individual clients.
  • Fitness instructor, leads group exercise classes in gyms or leisure centres.
  • Community sport development officer, promotes physical activity in local areas.
  • Sports administrator, supports the running of clubs or sporting organisations.
  • Exercise referral instructor, works with people referred by health professionals.

What you could study next

  • Level 4 Certificate in Coaching, deepens specialist coaching knowledge for a specific sport.
  • Level 3 Personal Training Qualification, adds a recognised personal trainer licence for gym work.
  • Foundation Degree or BA in Sport Science or Sports Coaching, for those moving into higher education.
  • Sports coaching or fitness apprenticeship, combining work and further study with an employer.
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