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Free Level 3 Sport and Physical Activity Course in Doncaster

CostFREE
Duration2 years
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryClassroom based
Start4 Sep 2026
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyOCR awarding body
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About this course

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

You'll study sports science, sports psychology, sports development, and coaching. The course covers the theory and practice behind physical activity, performance, and sport in the community. You'll also have the chance to complete a Sports Leaders qualification alongside your studies.

To join, you'll need GCSE Maths and English at grade 4 or above, plus four other GCSEs at grade 4. You'll finish with a Cambridge Technical Extended Certificate in Sport and Physical Activity from OCR.

Who this course is for

Why Sport?

  • The faculty benefits from excellent teachers with strong subject knowledge in the different areas of study including sports science, sports psychology, sports development and coaching.
  • We have great links with Loughborough University where our students bi-annually visit the Sports Science facilities.
  • We offer a variety of extra-curricular opportunities including football, basketball and netball.
  • You can complete the Sports Leaders qualification alongside your studies.
  • Ridgewood Sixth Form offers outstanding facilities including a brand new 3G pitch.
  • You have the option to study the diploma (equivalent to 2 A Levels).
  • Alumni of the PE Faculty have gone on to study a wealth of related degrees including Sports Journalism, Physiotherapy, and Sport and Exercise Science.

What will I study?

  • Body systems and the effects of physical activity (exam assessed)
  • Sports coaching and activity leadership
  • Sports organisation and development
  • Performance analysis in sport and exercise
  • Sports injuries and rehabilitation

The lessons vary from unit to unit and will include

  • Theory lessons
  • Coursework completion sessions
  • Practical lessons
  • Independent study and research projects

Is this right for me?

  • This course is suitable for anyone who has an interest in sport and coaching and particularly a practical interest in coaching.
  • You must be interested in learning about the human body and performance in physical activity, and interested in developing your confidence in practical situations such as interviews, delivering presentations and working with others.
  • It is essential that you are intrinsically motivated to ensure coursework is completed on time and to the best of your ability.
  • This course is right for you if you are interested in a career in sports coaching, physiotherapy, sports science, PE teaching, sports management, sports development, personal training, as a gym instructor and many more.

Entry requirements

GCSE Maths Min. 4 GCSE English Min. 4 Plus four grade 4s.

What you will learn

  • You'll explore the science behind human performance and physical activity.
  • You'll study sports psychology and how the mind affects performance.
  • You'll learn the principles of sports development and how sport is organised in communities.
  • You'll develop coaching skills and understand how to plan and lead sessions.
  • You'll analyse sport and physical activity in health and fitness contexts.
  • You'll build knowledge of anatomy and physiology relevant to sport.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom sessions at Ridgewood School, covering both theory and practical work. Assessment is a mix of coursework assignments and external exams set by OCR. You'll build a portfolio of evidence across the two years alongside sitting written papers.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Ridgewood School 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 sport development officer, promotes sport participation locally.
  • Sports administrator, supports the running of a sports club or organisation.
  • Personal trainer, works with individual clients on fitness goals.
  • Physical education teaching assistant, supports PE lessons in schools.

What you could study next

  • Level 3 Diploma in Fitness Instructing and Personal Training, a route into gym-based roles and personal training.
  • Foundation Degree in Sport Science or Coaching, for deeper study at university level.
  • BA or BSc in Sport and Exercise Science, building on the Extended Certificate for a full degree.
  • PGCE in Physical Education, for those who want to teach PE in schools.
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