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Level 3 Sport and Physical Activity Course in Lincoln for 16 to 18 Year Olds

CostFree for 16 to 18 year olds
Duration24 months
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryClassroom based
StartFlexible
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 Lincoln.

About this course

Free Level 3 Sport and Physical Activity Course in Lincoln. Classes run at St Peter and St Paul, Catholic Voluntary Academy, full-time during the day.

The course covers the science and practice behind the course. You'll study topics such as anatomy and physiology, sports psychology, coaching, fitness training, and health promotion. The course takes two years to complete.

You'll have an initial assessment to confirm this is the right level for you. You'll finish with an OCR Cambridge Technical Extended Certificate in Sport and Physical Activity.

Who this course is for

This course is for students who want to continue studying Art and design after GCSE. You'll already be familiar with some of the skills and techniques, but the A level will give you the chance to study in more depth and develop your own particular artistic strengths and interests. It will suit you if you are creative and enjoy combining theory with lots of practical work. Even if you aren't aiming for a career in art and design, this course will give you a set of transferable skills including creativity, communication and the ability to work independently which can be useful in a range of careers.

What you will learn

  • You'll explore anatomy and physiology and how the body responds to exercise.
  • You'll study sports psychology and how the mind affects performance.
  • You'll develop coaching skills and learn how to plan and lead sessions.
  • You'll learn about fitness testing and how to design training programmes.
  • You'll examine health promotion and the role of physical activity in wellbeing.
  • You'll understand sports nutrition and its effect on performance.
  • You'll build knowledge of sports development and community sport.

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 exams set by OCR. Practical work is assessed alongside written tasks. Your tutor will give feedback throughout the course to support your progress.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. St Peter and St Paul, Catholic Voluntary Academy 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 gym classes and supports clients with training.
  • Community sport development officer, promotes physical activity in local areas.
  • Personal trainer, works with individuals to reach their fitness goals.
  • Sports administrator, supports the running of sports clubs or organisations.
  • Physical education technician, assists PE departments in schools.

What you could study next

  • Level 3 NVQ in Sport and Active Leisure, a work-based qualification that strengthens your practical coaching credentials.
  • Level 4 Certificate in Education and Training, useful if you want to move into teaching sport or fitness.
  • Foundation Degree or BA in Sports Science or Sports Coaching, the next academic step for those aiming for graduate-level roles in sport.

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