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Level 3 Sport and Physical Activity Course in Bristol 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 South Gloucestershire.

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About this course

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

You'll study how the body works during exercise, fitness training and programming, and sports coaching and leadership. The course covers the physiology and psychology of sport, giving you a strong grounding in how and why people move, train, and perform. You'll need a grade 4 in GCSE PE or a Merit in a Level 2 Cambridge Technical to join.

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

Who this course is for

Sport allows you to develop your knowledge and understanding of the physiology and psychology of sport in this ever changing and growing sector. As part of the course you will study body systems and the effects of physical activity, fitness training and programming for health, sport and well-being, and sports coaching and active leadership. An engaging programme for those students who are either clear about the area of employment they wish to enter or enthusiastic about following a related course in higher education e.g., teaching, coaching, physiotherapist, fitness instructor or sports nutritionists.

Entry requirements

4 in GCSE PE or Merit at Level 2 Cambridge Technical

What you will learn

  • You'll explore how body systems respond to physical activity and exercise.
  • You'll study fitness training methods and how to design programmes for health and well-being.
  • You'll develop sports coaching skills and active leadership techniques.
  • You'll learn about the psychology of sport and how mindset affects performance.
  • You'll understand how to support people in improving their fitness and physical activity levels.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom sessions at Downend School. The OCR Cambridge Technical is assessed through a mix of coursework and externally assessed units. You'll complete assignments and practical tasks throughout the course, alongside exams for certain units.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Downend School will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Sports coach, plans and delivers training sessions for individuals or teams.
  • Fitness instructor, leads exercise classes or gym-floor sessions.
  • Active leisure assistant, supports community sport and recreation programmes.
  • Sports development officer, promotes participation in sport at a local level.
  • Personal trainer, designs and delivers one-to-one fitness programmes.

What you could study next

  • Level 3 Extended Diploma in Sport, a larger qualification covering more units for those wanting a broader sport and fitness background.
  • Foundation Degree in Sport Coaching or Sport Science, a higher education route into specialist roles.
  • Level 4 Certificate in Coaching, for those moving into more advanced coaching practice.
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