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

CostFree for 16 to 18 year olds
Duration2 years
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 Merton. Classes run at Raynes Park High School, full-time over two years.

The course covers body systems and the effects of exercise, sports organisation and development, coaching, event management, and practical activity skills. Two units are assessed by external exam. The rest is assessed through coursework and practical work. You'll need five GCSEs at grade 4 or above, including a grade 4 in Sport or PE, or relevant experience.

You'll finish with an OCR Cambridge Technical Extended Certificate in Sport and Physical Activity.

Who this course is for

Learning: As a work related qualification the course provides the opportunity to develop a broad understanding of sports themes within a real world context. Body systems and the effects of physical activity (external exam) Sports organisation and development (external exam) Sports coaching and activity leadership Organisation of sports events Practical skills in sport and physical activities

Entry requirements

5 Grade 9 - 4 GCSE with at least the equivalent of 4 grade in Sport or PE at GCSE or relevant experience.

What you will learn

  • You'll study how the body responds to physical activity and exercise.
  • You'll explore how sports organisations are structured and developed.
  • You'll develop coaching skills and activity leadership techniques.
  • You'll plan and organise sports events.
  • You'll build practical skills across a range of sports and physical activities.

How you will learn

Two units are assessed through external exams. The remaining units are assessed through coursework and practical tasks completed in class. You'll study full-time during the day at Raynes Park High School, with a mix of classroom learning and hands-on activity sessions.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Raynes Park High School 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 exercise classes or gym-floor sessions.
  • Activity leader, organises sport and physical activity programmes in community settings.
  • Sports development officer, supports participation and club growth in a local area.
  • PE teaching assistant, supports physical education lessons in a school.

What you could study next

  • Level 3 Diploma in Sporting Excellence, for those pursuing performance pathways in their sport.
  • Level 4 Certificate in Coaching, deepens coaching knowledge for those working with athletes.
  • Foundation Degree in Sports Science or Sports Coaching, a higher education route into sports careers.
  • PGCE or School Direct, for those who want to qualify as a PE teacher.
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