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Level 3 Sport and Physical Activity Course in Isleworth for 16 to 18 Year Olds – The Green School Sixth Form – Daytime

CostFree for 16 to 18 year olds
Duration22 months
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 Isleworth. Classes run at The Green School Sixth Form, full-time during the day.

The course takes around 22 months to complete. You'll explore how to deliver the course to a wide range of participants. The course covers supporting people to improve their health, wellbeing, and performance. You'll also develop practical skills in communication and analysis. You need GCSE English at Grade 4 to apply. GCSE PE at Grade 4 or higher is also desirable.

You'll finish with a Level 3 Extended Certificate in Sport and Physical Activity, awarded by OCR.

Who this course is for

This course develops students' knowledge, understanding and skills of the principles of Sport and Physical Activity. Students will gain an insight into the sector as they investigate opportunities for delivering sport and physical activity to a wide range of participants, whether it is to mobilise sendentary people to improve their health and wellbeing or to support regular participants to improve their performance and fitness. You will also gain core skills such as communication, analysis, organisation and adaptation. Designed in collaboration with experts spanning the breadth of the sector, the course focusses on the requirements that today's universities and employers demand. The qualification is designed to be taken as part of a study programme alongside other vocational qualifications or A levels with the workplace in mind.

Entry requirements

GCSE English at Grade 4 and, ideally, GCSE PE Grade 4 or higher

What you will learn

  • You'll explore the principles of sport and physical activity.
  • You'll investigate how to engage sedentary people in physical activity.
  • You'll learn how to support participants in improving their fitness and performance.
  • You'll develop communication skills for working in sport settings.
  • You'll practise analysing performance and activity data.
  • You'll gain insight into career opportunities across the sport and fitness sector.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom-based lessons at The Green School Sixth Form. The course uses a mix of coursework, practical tasks, and written assignments. Assessment is through internally assessed units and externally assessed components set by OCR.

What you will need to bring

The Green School Sixth Form will confirm what you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Sports coach, plans and delivers coaching sessions for groups or individuals.
  • Fitness instructor, leads exercise classes or gym-floor sessions.
  • Community sport development officer, promotes physical activity in local communities.
  • Leisure centre assistant, supports day-to-day operations at a sports facility.
  • Personal trainer, requires further certification such as a Level 3 Personal Training qualification.

What you could study next

  • Level 4 HNC in Sport, a higher-level qualification for those wanting to move into management or specialist roles.
  • Foundation Degree in Sports Coaching or Sport Science, a Level 5 qualification combining academic study with practical experience.
  • Bachelor's Degree in Sport Science or Physical Education, a Level 6 qualification for those aiming toward graduate-level roles or teaching.
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