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

CostFree for 16 to 18 year olds
Duration2 years
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryClassroom based
Start1 Sep 2027
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyOCR awarding body

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About this course

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

The course covers the knowledge and skills needed to work in the sports industry. You'll study topics including anatomy and physiology, sports coaching, fitness instruction, and sports development. No previous sports qualification is required. You'll need four or five GCSEs at grades 9 to 4, including English, maths, and science.

You'll finish with a Cambridge Technical Extended Certificate in Sport and Physical Activity from OCR, equivalent to one A Level.

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 GCSE's grades 9-4 (A*-C) including English, maths and science. You don't need to have studied a sports related qualification previously.

What you will learn

  • You'll explore the principles of anatomy and physiology as they apply to sport.
  • You'll develop coaching skills and learn how to plan and lead sports sessions.
  • You'll study fitness instruction and how to support people in physical activity.
  • You'll learn about sports development and how the sports industry is organised.
  • You'll understand health, wellbeing, and the role of physical activity in everyday life.
  • You'll build skills in analysing performance and giving feedback to participants.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom sessions and practical activities at Heston Community School. Assessment is a mix of coursework assignments and externally assessed units set by OCR. Some units are assessed through controlled tasks completed in class. Practical sessions give you the chance to apply your knowledge in real sporting contexts.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Heston Community 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 sports development officer, promotes sport and activity in local areas.
  • PE teaching assistant, supports physical education lessons in schools.
  • Leisure centre assistant, works across facilities including pools and gyms.
  • Personal trainer, designs and delivers one-to-one fitness programmes.

What you could study next

  • Level 3 NVQ in Sport and Active Leisure, a work-based qualification that strengthens your practical coaching credentials.
  • Sports Coaching or Sports Science degree, for those wanting to move into higher education after completing this Extended Certificate.
  • Sports coaching or fitness apprenticeship, combining paid work with further structured training in the industry.
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