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Level 3 Sport and Physical Activity Course in Lambeth for 16 to 18 Year Olds – Bishop Thomas Grant Catholic Secondary School – Daytime

CostFree for 16 to 18 year olds
Duration2 years
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryClassroom based
Start5 Oct 2026
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyOCR awarding body

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About this course

Free Level 3 Sport and Physical Activity Course in Lambeth. Classes run at Bishop Thomas Grant Catholic Secondary School, full-time over two years.

To join, you'll need at least a Merit in a Level 2 CTEC Sport Studies qualification, or at least a grade 6 at GCSE PE. The course covers the knowledge and skills needed to work or progress in the sports industry. Topics include sports coaching, physical activity principles, and the science behind performance.

You'll finish with a Cambridge Technical Extended Certificate in Sport and Physical Activity, 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

At least a Merit in a L2 CTEC Sport Studies At least a 6 grade at GCSE PE Enthusiasm and commitment to sport.

What you will learn

  • You'll explore the principles of sports coaching and how to apply them.
  • You'll study the science of physical activity, including anatomy and physiology.
  • You'll learn how to plan and deliver sport and physical activity sessions.
  • You'll develop your understanding of health, fitness, and wellbeing.
  • You'll examine how the sports industry is organised and how careers within it work.
  • You'll build practical skills through applied sport and activity tasks.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom sessions, practical activities, and coursework assignments. Assessment is a mix of internally assessed units and externally assessed components set by OCR. You'll complete assignments, practical tasks, and sit at least one external exam. Your work is assessed against OCR's mark schemes throughout the course.

What you will need to bring

Bishop Thomas Grant Catholic Secondary School will confirm what you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Sports coach, plans and delivers coaching sessions for a club or community group.
  • Fitness instructor, leads exercise classes or gym-floor sessions.
  • Sports development officer, works with local organisations to increase participation.
  • Leisure centre assistant, supports activities and programmes at a leisure facility.
  • Personal trainer, requires further certification such as a Level 3 Personal Training qualification alongside this course.

What you could study next

  • Higher National Certificate (Level 4) in Sport, a natural next step into higher-level sport study.
  • Foundation Degree in Sport Coaching or Sport Science (Level 5), available at many universities and colleges.
  • Bachelor's Degree in Sport Science or Physical Education (Level 6), for those aiming toward graduate roles or teaching.
  • Sports coaching apprenticeship, an earn-while-you-learn route into the industry.
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