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Free Level 3 Sport and Physical Activity Course in Bexley – Welling School

CostFREE
Duration2 years
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryClassroom based
StartFlexible
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyOCR awarding body
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About this course

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

The course covers the knowledge and skills needed to work in the sports industry. You'll study topics including anatomy and physiology, sports coaching, fitness training, and sports development. It is equivalent to one A Level, so it can support an application to university when studied alongside other Level 3 qualifications.

You'll need four or five GCSEs at grades 9 to 4, including English, maths, and science. You finish with the Cambridge Technical Extended Certificate in Sport and Physical Activity from OCR.

Who this course is for

If you enjoy sport and want to develop a career in the sports industry then this course provides an introduction to the knowledge and skills you'll need. Equivalent to 1 A level, it can prepare you for employment or an apprenticeship in the sports industry. When studied alongside other level 3 qualifications it can be used as a stepping stone to higher education.

Entry requirements

4-5 GCSE's grades 9-4 (A*-C) including English, maths and science. You don't need to have studied a sports related qualification previously.

What you will learn

  • You'll explore the principles of anatomy and physiology as they apply to sport.
  • You'll develop practical sports coaching skills and techniques.
  • You'll study how to plan and deliver fitness training sessions.
  • You'll learn about sports development and how the sports industry is organised.
  • You'll examine health, wellbeing, and the role of physical activity in everyday life.
  • You'll build knowledge of sports leadership and how to support participants safely.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom sessions, practical activities, and coursework. Assessment is a mix of internally assessed assignments and externally assessed units set by OCR. Your work is assessed throughout the course rather than through a single final exam, though some units include timed assessments.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Welling School 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.
  • Fitness instructor, leads exercise classes or personal training in a gym.
  • Sports development officer, promotes participation in sport at a local level.
  • Leisure centre assistant, supports activities and operations at a leisure facility.
  • PE teaching assistant, supports physical education in a school setting.

What you could study next

  • Level 3 Extended Diploma in Sport, a larger qualification that counts as three A Levels and strengthens university applications.
  • Higher National Certificate in Sport, a Level 4 qualification for those moving into higher education.
  • Degree in Sport Science or Physical Education, for those aiming toward coaching, teaching, or research careers.
  • Sports coaching apprenticeship, combining work and study for those ready to enter the industry directly.
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