Free Level 3 Sport and Physical Activity Course in Barking and Dagenham. Classes run full-time during the day at Rush Green Campus. This is a substantial qualification, covering around 449 hours of study. You'll explore sport science, coaching, fitness, and physical activity across a range of units. The course suits those looking to move into sport, fitness, or active leisure work. A free sport and physical activity course at this level can open doors to coaching, fitness instruction, and further study in sport.
Who this course is for
Please contact Barking & Dagenham College for more information.
Entry requirements
Please contact Barking & Dagenham College for more information.
What you will learn
You'll develop knowledge of anatomy, physiology, and how the body responds to exercise.
You'll study the principles of coaching and how to plan and deliver sessions.
You'll explore sport psychology and how mental factors affect performance.
You'll learn how to assess fitness and design training programmes.
You'll examine health promotion and the role of physical activity in wellbeing.
You'll develop skills in leadership and working with groups in sport settings.
You'll build understanding of nutrition and its impact on sport and exercise performance.
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom-based sessions at Rush Green Campus, combining theory with practical activity. Assessment is likely to include assignments, projects, and practical tasks that reflect real sport and coaching contexts. Contact the centre directly for full details of how assessment is structured on this course.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Rush Green Campus will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Sports coach, planning and delivering sessions for clubs or schools
Fitness instructor, supporting clients in gyms or leisure centres
Personal trainer, designing individual training programmes
Community sport development officer, promoting activity in local areas
Sports administrator, supporting clubs and organisations behind the scenes
Leisure centre assistant, working across facilities and activities
Physical education teaching assistant, supporting PE in schools
What you could study next
Level 4 Certificate or Diploma in Sport and Physical Activity, for deeper specialist knowledge.
Foundation Degree in Sport Science or Sport Coaching, offered at many universities.
BA (Hons) in Sport, Exercise Science, or Physical Education, for a full undergraduate route.
Level 3 Personal Training Qualification (such as CIMSPA-endorsed), if you want to work as a personal trainer.
PGCE or School Direct, if you're aiming toward teaching PE.
