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

CostFree for 16 to 18 year olds
Duration2 years
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryClassroom based
StartFlexible
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 Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole.

About this course

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

The course covers body systems, the effects of exercise, sports coaching, leadership, and sports organisation. You'll study a mix of mandatory and optional units. Assessment combines an external examination and coursework, including planning and leading coaching sessions.

You'll need a minimum of six GCSEs including Maths and English to apply. You'll finish with an OCR Cambridge Technical Extended Certificate in Sport and Physical Activity.

Who this course is for

The Cambridge Technical Extended certificate is designed to follow on from the OCR Sport Science course, although is not a requirement for students to have followed this course. Learners will take six units made up of mandatory and optional units.

The summary of components is as follows:

Mandatory units:

  • Body Systems and the Effects of Physical Activity (external examination)
  • Sports Coaching and Leadership (coursework leading coaching sessions)
  • Sports Organisation and Development (external examination).

These units will give learners an understanding of sport in the wider contexts of coaching and leadership, anatomy and physiology, the body’s short- and long-term responses to physical activity and the framework of sport in the UK and the organisations involved. Learners will also develop transferable skills such as planning, communication, adaptability and leadership.

Students will also study the following units:

  • Nutrition and Diet for Sport and Exercise (coursework)
  • Organisation of Sports events (coursework, including organising 2 sports events)
  • Physical Activity for Specific groups (coursework).

Entry requirements

Min 6 GCSE's inc. Ma & Eng

What you will learn

  • You'll study how the body's systems respond to physical activity and exercise.
  • You'll develop sports coaching and leadership skills through practical sessions.
  • You'll learn about sports organisation and how physical activity programmes are developed.
  • You'll plan, deliver, and evaluate coaching sessions as part of your coursework.
  • You'll explore optional units that let you focus on areas of sport that interest you.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom lessons and practical coaching sessions. Assessment includes an external examination on body systems and the effects of physical activity. You'll also complete coursework, which involves planning and leading real coaching sessions. Your work across mandatory and optional units builds toward the final qualification.

What you will need to bring

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

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Sports coach, plans and delivers coaching sessions for individuals or groups.
  • Fitness instructor, leads exercise classes or personal training sessions.
  • Community sports development officer, promotes physical activity in local communities.
  • PE teaching assistant, supports physical education lessons in schools.
  • Leisure centre assistant, works across fitness, swimming, and activity programmes.

What you could study next

  • Level 3 Extended Diploma in Sport, a larger qualification covering more specialist units for those wanting to go further before university.
  • Foundation Degree in Sport Coaching or Sports Science, a higher education route into coaching or sports development careers.
  • BTEC Higher National Certificate in Sport, a Level 4 qualification for those moving into sport management or coaching roles.

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