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Free Level 3 Sport and Physical Activity Course in Burton-on-Trent

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 Burton-on-Trent. Classes run at Paget High School, Business and Enterprise College, full-time over two years. The course is funded for 16 to 18 year olds.

You'll study the science and practice behind the course. Topics include anatomy and physiology, coaching principles, sports psychology, and health and fitness. The course is designed to sit alongside A levels or other vocational qualifications, making it a broad study programme. You'll need five or more GCSEs at grades A* to C, including English and Maths, to join.

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

Who this course is for

This qualification is not just about being able to play sport, it will provide learners with the skills, knowledge and understanding to progress into Higher Education on a sport-related programme such as Sport and Physical Education, Sport Science, Sport Coaching and Development or Sport and Leisure Management. The qualification is designed to be taken as part of a study programme alongside other vocational qualifications or A levels, such as Cambridge Technicals in Business, A level Biology, A level Physics or Cambridge Technicals in Science.

Entry requirements

5+ GCSE Grades A* - C including English and Mathematics

What you will learn

  • You'll explore anatomy and physiology and how the body responds to exercise.
  • You'll study sports psychology and how the mind affects performance.
  • You'll develop coaching skills and learn how to plan and deliver sessions.
  • You'll examine health, fitness, and the principles of training.
  • You'll investigate sports development and how physical activity is promoted in communities.
  • You'll build knowledge of sport and leisure management and how the industry operates.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom sessions, practical activities, and project-based assignments. Assessment is through a mix of coursework units and externally assessed exams set by OCR. Some units are assessed through portfolios of evidence, and others through timed written papers. Your teachers will guide you through each unit across the two years.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Paget High School, Business and Enterprise College 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 sessions.
  • Sports development officer, promotes physical activity in local communities.
  • Leisure centre assistant, supports the running of sport and fitness facilities.
  • PE teaching assistant, supports physical education in a school setting.
  • Community sport coordinator, organises sport programmes for local groups.

What you could study next

  • A degree in Sport Science or Sport and Exercise Science, for learners wanting to go deeper into the science of performance and health.
  • A degree in Sport Coaching and Development, a direct route into professional coaching roles.
  • A degree in Sport and Leisure Management, for those interested in running sport organisations or facilities.
  • A BTEC Higher National Certificate in Sport, a Level 4 option if you prefer a vocational higher education route.
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