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Level 3 Sport and Physical Activity Course in Leeds for 16 to 18 Year Olds – Notre Dame Catholic 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 Leeds.

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About this course

Free Level 3 Sport and Physical Activity Course in Leeds. Classes run at Notre Dame Catholic Sixth Form College, full-time over two years.

The course is for 16 to 19 year olds. You'll study body systems, sports coaching, activity leadership, sports organisation, performance analysis, and sports injuries and rehabilitation. Assessment is 60% coursework and 40% exam, and you'll need to provide video evidence of active participation in at least one sport.

You'll finish with a Cambridge Technical Diploma in Sport and Physical Activity.

Who this course is for

School leavers aged 16 to 19

Entry requirements

You will need a grade 4 in GCSE PE or a Merit in Level 2 Sport if studied. It is compulsory that you are performing in at least one sport so that you can provide the video evidence for the practical assessment.

What you will learn

  • You'll explore how body systems respond to physical activity.
  • You'll develop sports coaching and activity leadership skills.
  • You'll study how sports organisations are structured and developed.
  • You'll analyse performance in sport using practical methods.
  • You'll learn how to identify, manage, and rehabilitate sports injuries.
  • You'll build teamwork, leadership, and self-discipline through sport.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom sessions, practical sport participation, and coursework. Assessment is 60% coursework and 40% written exam. You'll also complete a practical assessment, which requires video evidence of you performing in at least one sport. Work experience is part of the course.

What you will need to bring

You'll need to be actively participating in at least one sport, as video evidence of your performance is required for assessment. Notre Dame Catholic 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.
  • Activity leader, organises and runs physical activity programmes in community settings.
  • Sports development officer, works to grow participation in sport locally.

What you could study next

  • Degree in Sport and Physical Education, develops coaching and teaching knowledge to graduate level.
  • Degree in Sport Science, focuses on the science behind human performance and exercise.
  • Degree in Sport Coaching and Development, prepares you for leadership roles in sport.
  • Degree in Sport and Leisure Management, combines sport knowledge with business and management skills.
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