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Level 3 Sport and Physical Activity Course in Bromley for 16 to 18 Year Olds – Harris Academy Orpington

CostFree for 16 to 18 year olds
Duration2 years
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryClassroom based
Start4 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 Bromley.

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About this course

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

The course covers the skills and knowledge that universities and employers look for in the sport and fitness sector. You'll explore topics such as sports coaching, fitness instruction, anatomy and physiology, and how physical activity supports health. The content is designed to prepare you for work or further study in sport.

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

Who this course is for

Students will apply their practical skills and knowledge in preparation for further study or the workplace. Designed in collaboration with experts spanning the breadth of the sector, the Cambridge Technical Extended Certificate in Sport and Physical Activity focuses on the skills, knowledge and understanding that today’s universities and employers demand.

Entry requirements

Please see website for entry criteria www.harrisorpington.org.uk

What you will learn

  • You'll develop practical coaching and instruction skills used in sport and fitness settings.
  • You'll study anatomy and physiology and how the body responds to exercise.
  • You'll explore how physical activity supports health and wellbeing.
  • You'll learn how to plan and lead sport and physical activity sessions.
  • You'll build knowledge of the sport and fitness industry and the roles within it.
  • You'll develop skills in analysing and improving sports performance.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom sessions, practical activities, and applied projects. Assessment is a mix of coursework, assignments, and practical tasks. The OCR Cambridge Technical is a vocational qualification, so much of your assessment reflects real tasks and scenarios from the sport and fitness sector.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Harris Academy Orpington 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 gym-floor sessions.
  • Community sport development officer, promotes physical activity in local communities.
  • Personal trainer, works with individual clients on fitness goals.
  • Sports development assistant, supports participation programmes for a local authority.
  • Leisure centre assistant, works across facilities including pools, gyms, and courts.

What you could study next

  • Level 3 Extended Diploma in Sport, a larger qualification for those wanting more depth before university.
  • Foundation Degree in Sport Coaching or Sport Science, a two-year higher education route.
  • Level 4 Certificate in Coaching, for those moving into specialist coaching roles.
  • Degree in Sport Science, Physical Education, or Sports Coaching at university, building on the knowledge gained in this qualification.
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