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

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

Level 3 Sport and Physical Activity Course in Hull. Classes run at Wyke Sixth Form College, full-time over two years. The course is free for 16 to 18 year olds. If you are 19 or over, fees may apply.

The course covers coaching, sports development, fitness, nutrition, teaching, sports rehabilitation, and business. You will study a mix of theory and applied practice. Assessment combines exams and coursework across the two years.

You will need five GCSEs at grade 4 or above to join the programme. You will finish with the Cambridge Technical Extended Certificate 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 and learn how to plan and lead sports sessions.
  • You'll study sports development and how physical activity is promoted in communities.
  • You'll explore fitness principles, training methods, and exercise programming.
  • You'll learn about nutrition and its role in sport and performance.
  • You'll gain knowledge of sports rehabilitation and injury prevention.
  • You'll study the business side of the sport and leisure industry.
  • You'll build the subject knowledge needed to progress to a sports-related degree or higher apprenticeship.

How you will learn

The Cambridge Technical Extended Certificate in Sport and Physical Activity is assessed through a combination of exams and coursework. For this qualification, 60% of your grade comes from exams and 40% from coursework. You will study in the classroom and apply your learning through practical and project-based work throughout the two years.

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 coaching sessions for clubs or schools.
  • Fitness instructor, leads exercise classes and supports gym members.
  • Sports development officer, promotes physical activity in local communities.
  • PE teaching assistant, supports physical education in a school setting.
  • Leisure centre supervisor, manages day-to-day operations at a sports facility.
  • Personal trainer, designs fitness programmes for individual clients.

What you could study next

  • A degree in Sports Science, Sports Rehabilitation, or Physical Education, building on the subject knowledge from this qualification.
  • A Higher Technical Apprenticeship in sport or fitness, combining work and further study.
  • A Level 3 Personal Training Diploma, for those focused on fitness instruction and coaching roles.
  • A PGCE or teacher training route, for those interested in teaching PE.
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