Free Level 3 Sport and Physical Activity Course in Basingstoke. Classes run at Queen Mary's College, full-time during the day, over one year. This OCR Cambridge Technical Foundation Diploma covers the science, practice, and organisation of sport and physical activity. You'll study topics that prepare you for higher education or roles in the sport and leisure sector. An initial assessment helps confirm this level 3 sport and physical activity qualification is the right fit for you.
Who this course is for
This course is for students who want to continue studying
Entry requirements
Please see website
What you will learn
You'll explore the anatomy and physiology that underpins sport and physical performance.
You'll study principles of coaching and how to plan and deliver activity sessions.
You'll examine sport psychology and how it affects performance and motivation.
You'll learn about health, fitness, and the role of physical activity in wellbeing.
You'll investigate the sports industry, including how organisations and events are managed.
You'll develop skills in assessing fitness and designing training programmes.
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom-based sessions at Queen Mary's College. Assessment on the OCR Cambridge Technical Foundation Diploma combines coursework assignments and unit-based tasks. Some units may include practical assessments where you demonstrate skills directly. Work is assessed throughout the course rather than in a single final exam, though some units may include externally set assessments.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Queen Mary's College will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Sports coach, planning and leading activity sessions for groups
Fitness instructor, supporting clients in gym or leisure settings
Community sport development officer, promoting participation locally
Personal trainer, designing programmes for individual clients
Leisure centre assistant, supporting day-to-day facility operations
Sports administrator, handling bookings, events, and club management
What you could study next
Level 3 Extended Diploma in Sport, for a broader and deeper qualification at the same level before university.
BTEC Higher National Certificate (HNC) in Sport, a Level 4 qualification for those moving into higher education.
Degree in Sport Science, Sports Coaching, or Physical Education at university, building on the foundation this diploma provides.
Level 3 Personal Training Qualification, if you want to work directly with clients as a personal trainer.
