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Level 3 Sport and Physical Activity Course in Birtley 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

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About this course

Free Level 3 Sport and Physical Activity Course in Birtley. Classes run at Lord Lawson of Beamish Academy, full-time over two years.

The course covers the knowledge and skills needed to work in the sports industry. You'll study topics such as sports coaching, fitness instruction, anatomy and physiology, and sports development. No previous sports qualification is required, but 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 from OCR, equivalent to one A Level.

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 the principles of sports coaching and how to apply them.
  • You'll study anatomy and physiology relevant to sport and exercise.
  • You'll learn how to plan and deliver fitness sessions.
  • You'll develop knowledge of sports development and participation.
  • You'll examine health, fitness and well-being in a sporting context.
  • You'll build understanding of sports leadership and event organisation.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom sessions, practical activities and coursework assignments. Assessment is a mix of internally assessed units and externally assessed exams set by OCR. Your work is marked against set criteria throughout the course, with some units assessed by your tutor and others by formal written examination.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Lord Lawson of Beamish Academy 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 sports development officer, promotes participation in local sport.
  • Sports administrator, supports the running of a sports club or organisation.
  • Personal trainer, works with individual clients on fitness goals.
  • Leisure centre assistant, supports activities at a sports or leisure facility.

What you could study next

  • Level 3 Extended Diploma in Sport, a larger qualification that strengthens your university application.
  • Higher National Certificate in Sport, a Level 4 qualification for those moving into higher education.
  • Sports Coaching or Physical Education degree, for a deeper specialism in coaching or teaching.
  • Level 3 Personal Training Qualification, for those focusing on fitness instruction and gym work.
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