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Free Level 3 Sport and Physical Activity Course in Crowborough

CostFREE
Duration2 years
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryClassroom based
StartFlexible
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyOCR awarding body

About this course

Free Level 3 Sport and Physical Activity Course in Crowborough. Classes run at Beacon Academy, full-time during the day.

This OCR Cambridge Technical Diploma covers the knowledge and skills the course industry needs today. You'll explore coaching, fitness, anatomy, and how physical activity affects health. The course is designed with employers and industry experts, so what you learn reflects real workplace demands. It runs over two years.

To join, you'll need at least a grade 5 in GCSE PE, or a Level 2 Vocational Certificate in Health and Fitness at Merit level. You'll finish with a Cambridge Technical Diploma in Sport and Physical Activity.

Who this course is for

Cambridge Technicals are vocational qualifications at Level 3 for students aged 16+. They’re designed with the workplace in mind and provide a high-quality alternative to A Levels. This qualification aims to develop students’ knowledge, understanding and skills of the essentials of Sport and Physical Activity. Students will gain an insight into the Sport and Physical Activity industry. Designed in collaboration with industry experts the qualifications focus on the requirements that today’s employers demand.

Entry requirements

Students will need to have at least one of the

following:

  • a Level 2 Vocational Certificate in Health &

Fitness to a Merit level

  • at least a grade 5 in GCSE PE

What you will learn

  • You'll develop knowledge of anatomy and physiology as they apply to sport and exercise.
  • You'll study how to plan and deliver coaching sessions.
  • You'll explore fitness testing and how to interpret results.
  • You'll learn about the health benefits of physical activity across different populations.
  • You'll understand how sports organisations and the fitness industry operate.
  • You'll build skills in supporting and motivating participants.
  • You'll study sports nutrition and its role in performance.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom sessions, practical activities, and coursework assignments. Assessment is a mix of internally marked units and externally assessed components set by OCR. You'll build a portfolio of evidence alongside sitting written assessments. Practical sessions give you the chance to apply coaching and fitness skills in a structured setting.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Beacon Academy will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Sports coach, plans and delivers sessions for clubs or schools.
  • Personal trainer, designs fitness programmes for individual clients.
  • Fitness instructor, leads group exercise classes in a gym or leisure centre.
  • Community sport development officer, promotes physical activity in local communities.
  • Sports development assistant, supports participation programmes for a local authority.
  • Gym assistant, supports members and maintains a safe training environment.

What you could study next

  • Level 3 NVQ in Coaching, Instruction and Assessing, a practical qualification valued by employers in coaching roles.
  • BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma in Sport, if you want to broaden your study before applying to university.
  • Foundation Degree or BA in Sports Coaching or Sport Science, the next step into higher education for those aiming at graduate-level roles.
  • Level 3 Award in Education and Training, useful if you want to move into teaching or instructing.

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