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Level 3 Sport and Physical Activity Course in Bexley for 16 to 18 Year Olds

CostFree for 16 to 18 year olds
Duration2 years
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryClassroom based
Start1 Sep 2027
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyOCR awarding body

A sixth-form course for 16 to 18 year olds. Aged 19 or over? See Sports Coaching Courses in Bexley.

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About this course

Free Level 3 Sport and Physical Activity Course in Bexley. Classes run at Bexleyheath Academy, full-time over two years.

The course covers how the course are delivered to a wide range of participants. You'll explore ways to support people new to exercise and those looking to improve their performance. Topics include safe and professional practice, health and wellbeing, and the structure of the sport sector. Entry requires a Distinction*-Merit in a relevant vocational subject, or a grade 4 or above in GCSE PE.

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

Who this course is for

This course is for students who have a thirst for knowledge concerning the Sport sector and all it entails. Your will gain an insight into the sector as they investigate opportunities for delivering sport and physical activity to a wide range of participants, whether it is to mobilise sedentary people to improve their health and wellbeing or to support regular participants to improve their performance and fitness, all done in a safe and professional environment.

Entry requirements

Distinction* - Merit in a relevant vocational subject or 4+ in GCSE PE

What you will learn

  • You'll explore how to plan and deliver sport and physical activity sessions.
  • You'll study how to support sedentary people in becoming more active.
  • You'll learn how to help regular participants improve their fitness and performance.
  • You'll develop knowledge of health, wellbeing, and the benefits of physical activity.
  • You'll understand how to work safely and professionally in sport settings.
  • You'll investigate the structure and opportunities within the sport sector.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom sessions at Bexleyheath Academy. Assessment for the OCR Cambridge Technical is a mix of coursework and externally assessed units. Coursework is completed throughout the course. External assessments test your knowledge of key topics in the sport and physical activity sector.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Bexleyheath Academy will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Sports coach, plans and delivers sessions for individuals or groups.
  • Fitness instructor, leads exercise classes or gym-floor training.
  • Community sport activator, encourages participation in local sport programmes.
  • Sports development officer, works with clubs and organisations to grow participation.
  • Personal trainer, designs fitness programmes for individual clients.
  • Leisure centre assistant, supports day-to-day operations at a sports facility.

What you could study next

  • Level 3 Extended Diploma in Sport, a larger qualification covering more of the sport sector in depth.
  • Foundation Degree in Sport Coaching or Sport Science, for those moving into higher education.
  • Level 3 Personal Training Qualification, for those focusing on one-to-one fitness work.
  • Degree in Sport and Exercise Science or Physical Education, for those aiming toward specialist or graduate-level roles.
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