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

CostFree for 16 to 18 year olds
Duration2 years
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryClassroom based
Start6 Sep 2027
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 Hartlepool.

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About this course

Free Level 3 Sport and Physical Activity Course in Hartlepool. Classes run at English Martyrs Catholic School and Sixth Form College, full-time over two years.

You'll need 4 to 5 GCSEs at grades 9 to 4, including English, maths and science. You also need to be actively competing in a sport, as 30 percent of the course is practically assessed. Units cover body systems, sports coaching, activity leadership, sports organisation, event planning, and practical skills in sport. Some units are assessed by external exams; others are internally assessed.

You'll finish with an OCR Cambridge Technical Extended Certificate in Sport and Physical Activity.

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 GCSEs grades 9-4 (A*-C) including English, maths and science. You don't need to have studied a sports related qualification previously. It is vital that students are competing in a sport and continue to do so; this is because 30 percent of the A level grade is practically-assessed.

What you will learn

  • You'll study how the body responds to physical activity, including anatomy and physiology.
  • You'll develop sports coaching and activity leadership skills.
  • You'll explore how sport is organised and developed in the UK.
  • You'll plan and organise sports events.
  • You'll build practical skills across a range of sport and physical activities.
  • You'll develop employability skills including communication, leadership, and time management.
  • You'll have the option to gain a Level 3 Higher Sports Leader Award, worth an extra 16 UCAS points.

How you will learn

You'll study in the classroom full-time during the day. Units 1 and 3 are assessed by external exams. All other units are internally assessed and moderated by OCR. Practical performance in sport makes up 30 percent of your overall grade, so active participation throughout the course is essential.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. English Martyrs Catholic School and Sixth Form College 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 teams.
  • Fitness instructor, leads exercise classes or personal training sessions.
  • Activity leader, organises and runs physical activity programmes in community settings.
  • Sports development officer, works to grow participation in sport locally.
  • PE teaching assistant, supports physical education in schools.

What you could study next

  • A Level Physical Education, a natural next step if you want to deepen your knowledge of sport science and coaching theory.
  • Level 4 or Level 5 Diploma in Sport, for those moving into sports management or advanced coaching roles.
  • A degree in Sport Science, Sports Coaching, or Physical Education, building on the UCAS points this qualification provides.
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