Free Level 3 Sport and Physical Activity Course in Gillingham. Classes run full-time during the day at Soccer Elite Football Academy. There are no specific entry requirements, so you can start without prior qualifications in the subject. Over 12 months, you'll develop the practical skills, knowledge, and professional qualities that employers in sport and physical activity look for. The course covers areas such as coaching, health, fitness, and working with people in active environments. NCFE awards this qualification on completion.
Who this course is for
Anyone who needs to develop skills to enter or move on to in the world of work or lead a more independent life. It gives you the chance to build your confidence and motivation as well as developing the important skills, qualities and attitudes which are wanted by all employers.
Entry requirements
No specific entry requirements.
What you will learn
You'll develop knowledge of sport, fitness, and physical activity principles.
You'll learn how to plan and lead physical activity sessions.
You'll study health and wellbeing and how physical activity supports it.
You'll build the professional skills and attitudes employers in sport expect.
You'll learn how to work with different groups in active settings.
You'll develop an understanding of safe practice and duty of care in sport environments.
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom-based sessions at Soccer Elite Football Academy, with a mix of taught lessons and practical activities. Assessment is through assignments, projects, and practical tasks that reflect real sport and physical activity settings. Your tutor will support you throughout the course and guide your progress toward the final qualification.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Soccer Elite Football Academy will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Sports coach, leading sessions for community or school groups
Fitness instructor, supporting clients in gyms or leisure centres
PE teaching assistant, supporting physical education in schools
Community sport development officer, promoting activity in local areas
Leisure centre assistant, working across sport and recreation facilities
Personal trainer, once additional fitness qualifications are completed
What you could study next
Level 4 Certificate in Education and Training, if you want to move into coaching or teaching sport professionally.
Level 3 Personal Training Qualification (such as a CIMSPA-endorsed diploma), to work as a personal trainer.
Foundation Degree or BA in Sport Science or Sports Coaching, available at many universities for learners with a Level 3 sport qualification.
Level 3 NVQ in Active Leisure, Learning and Well-being, for a more work-based route in the sector.
