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

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 covers the knowledge and skills needed to work in the sports industry. You'll study topics such as anatomy and physiology, sports coaching, fitness training, and sports development. The course runs over 22 months and is equivalent to one A Level. You'll need GCSE English at Grade 4 to join, and ideally GCSE PE at Grade 4 or above.

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

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

What you will learn

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

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom lessons, practical sessions, and coursework assignments. Assessment is through a combination of internally assessed units and externally assessed components set by OCR. Your work is assessed through written assignments, practical tasks, and examinations depending on the unit.

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 clubs or schools.
  • Fitness instructor, leads exercise classes or gym-floor sessions.
  • Community sports development officer, promotes participation in local sport.
  • Leisure centre assistant, supports activities and customers at a leisure facility.
  • Personal trainer, requires further personal trainer certification alongside this qualification.
  • Sports administrator, supports the running of a sports club or organisation.

What you could study next

  • Higher National Certificate (HNC) in Sport, a Level 4 qualification for those wanting to go deeper into sports science or coaching.
  • Foundation Degree in Sport and Exercise Science, a Level 5 route into sports science, coaching, or health and fitness.
  • Bachelor's degree in Sport, Exercise Science, or Physical Education, a Level 6 route for those aiming toward graduate-level roles or teaching.
  • Sports coaching or fitness instructor apprenticeship, an earn-while-you-learn route into the industry.
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