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Level 3 Sport and Physical Activity Course in Hull for 16 to 18 Year Olds – Wyke Sixth Form College – Daytime

CostFree for 16 to 18 year olds
Duration2 years
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryClassroom based
Start1 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 Hull.

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About this course

Free Level 3 Sport and Physical Activity Course in Hull. Classes run full-time at Wyke Sixth Form College over two years. The course is free if you are 16 to 18 years old. Fees may apply if you are 19 or over.

The course covers coaching, sports development, fitness, nutrition, teaching, sports rehabilitation, and sports business. You will study a mix of theory and practical work. Assessment is mostly coursework, with some exams. The course suits those aiming for university, higher apprenticeships, or direct entry into sport and fitness careers.

You will finish with the OCR Cambridge Technical Diploma in Sport and Physical Activity.

Who this course is for

This course is designed for students who would like a career in sport including those students who are still unsure as to what area of sport this could be. The course specialises in coaching, sports development, fitness, nutrition, teaching, sports rehabilitation and business. It is suitable for students who are aiming to go on to university and study a sports related degree including Sports Rehabilitation; those looking to gain access onto Higher Training Apprenticeships; those looking to get into PE teaching, to gain employment within the Leisure and Recreation Industry including Leisure Centre Management, Sports Coaching, Fitness Instructor.

Entry requirements

Five GCSEs at grade 4 or better for a full Cambridge programme

What you will learn

  • You'll develop coaching skills across a range of sports and activities.
  • You'll study sports development and how sport is organised in communities.
  • You'll learn the principles of fitness training and programme design.
  • You'll explore nutrition and its role in sport and physical performance.
  • You'll study sports rehabilitation and injury prevention.
  • You'll gain knowledge of sports business and management.
  • You'll develop teaching skills relevant to physical education and coaching settings.

How you will learn

The Diploma is assessed through a mix of coursework and exams. Around 73% of your marks come from coursework assignments. The remaining 27% comes from written exams. You will study in the classroom and take part in practical sessions. Work is built up over the two years of the course.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Wyke Sixth Form College will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Sports coach, plans and delivers training sessions for individuals or teams.
  • Personal trainer, designs fitness programmes and supports clients one to one.
  • Fitness instructor, leads group exercise classes or gym floor sessions.
  • Sports development officer, works to increase participation in sport locally.
  • PE teaching assistant, supports physical education in schools.
  • Sports rehabilitation assistant, helps athletes recover from injury.
  • Leisure centre supervisor, manages day-to-day operations at a sports facility.

What you could study next

  • A degree in Sport Science or Sports Coaching, for those aiming to specialise further or move into research and high-performance roles.
  • A degree in Sports Rehabilitation or Physiotherapy, building on the rehabilitation units in this course.
  • A Higher or Degree Apprenticeship in Sport, combining work and study at Level 4 or above.
  • Level 3 Personal Training Qualification, for those wanting a direct route into fitness instruction.
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