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

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 in the sport and fitness sector look for. You'll study topics including coaching principles, anatomy and physiology, fitness training, and sports psychology. The course is designed to prepare you for further study or work in the sector.

You'll finish with a Cambridge Technical Diploma in Sport and Physical Activity, awarded by OCR.

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

See website for entry criteria www.harrisorpington.org.uk

What you will learn

  • You'll develop practical coaching and instructing skills.
  • You'll study anatomy and physiology as they apply to sport and exercise.
  • You'll learn how to plan and deliver fitness training programmes.
  • You'll explore sports psychology and how it affects performance.
  • You'll apply health and safety principles in sport and physical activity settings.
  • You'll build knowledge of nutrition and its role in sport.
  • You'll develop skills in organising and leading sporting activities.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom sessions and practical activities at Harris Academy Orpington. Assessment combines coursework, practical tasks, and written assignments. Some units may include external assessments set by OCR. You'll build a portfolio of evidence alongside your classroom work.

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.
  • Personal trainer, designs fitness programmes for individual clients.
  • Fitness instructor, leads group exercise classes in gyms or leisure centres.
  • Sports development officer, promotes participation in sport within communities.
  • Leisure centre assistant, supports day-to-day operations at a sports facility.
  • PE technician, supports physical education departments in schools.

What you could study next

  • Level 4 Certificate in Coaching, deepens specialist coaching knowledge for those moving into a coaching career.
  • Foundation Degree in Sport Science or Sports Coaching, a higher education route for those wanting to study further.
  • Level 3 Personal Training Qualification, for those focusing specifically on one-to-one fitness work.
  • Degree in Sport and Exercise Science, for those aiming for graduate-level roles in sport or health.
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