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Level 3 Sport and Physical Activity Course in Birmingham for 16 to 18 Year Olds – Bishop Challoner Catholic College

CostFree for 16 to 18 year olds
Duration24 months
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 Birmingham.

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About this course

Free Level 3 Sport and Physical Activity Course in Birmingham. Classes run at Bishop Challoner Catholic College, full-time during the day 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 how physical activity affects health. No previous sport qualification is needed. You'll need four or five GCSEs at grades 9 to 4, including English, maths, and science.

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

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 how the body works, including anatomy and physiology.
  • You'll study the principles of sports coaching and how to apply them.
  • You'll learn how to plan and deliver fitness training sessions.
  • You'll understand the relationship between physical activity and health.
  • You'll develop skills in sports leadership and organisation.
  • You'll examine how the sports industry is structured and how it operates.

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 against set criteria throughout the course, so there is no single final exam. Practical sessions give you the chance to apply what you learn in a sports environment.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Bishop Challoner Catholic College will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Sports coach, plans and delivers coaching sessions for a club or school.
  • Fitness instructor, leads exercise classes or gym sessions for clients.
  • Sports development officer, promotes participation in sport within a community.
  • Personal trainer, works one-to-one with clients on fitness goals.
  • Leisure centre assistant, supports activities and programmes at a leisure facility.
  • Sports administrator, handles the day-to-day running of a sports organisation.

What you could study next

  • Level 3 NVQ in Sport and Active Leisure, useful if you move into a coaching or instructing role and want a work-based qualification.
  • Foundation Degree or BA in Sports Science or Sports Coaching, a natural next step for those aiming for graduate-level roles in sport.
  • Level 3 Personal Training Qualification, for those focusing on fitness instruction and personal training careers.
  • Sports coaching apprenticeship, combines work and study for those ready to enter the industry directly.
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