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Free Level 3 Sport and Physical Activity Course in Milton Keynes – Walton High

CostFREE
Duration2 years
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryClassroom based
Start3 Sep 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 Milton Keynes. Classes run at Walton High, full-time over two years.

You'll study a broad range of sport-related topics, from sports coaching and gym management to the science behind physical activity. The course builds practical skills in specialist areas alongside the knowledge needed to work or study further in sport. You'll need six GCSE grades 4 to 9 or equivalent Level 2 passes to join. If you don't yet have a grade 4 in GCSE English Language or Maths, you'll retake those alongside the course.

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

Who this course is for

This course teaches students the knowledge required to pursue a career in sport. Students will also develop the skills for a range of sport-related topics from sports coaching to gym management. Students can use this qualification to enter the sport industry or choose to study sport at university or alongside a variety of joint honours degrees alongside journalism, media and business. Practical skills are developed in specialist areas and students learn about the other factors that contribute to improving performance.

Entry requirements

Six 9 - 4 GCSE/L2 Pass grades or above at BTEC/CTEC, preferably with a Grade 4 or above in GCSE English Language and/or Maths. Students who do not have a Grade 4 in English Language or Maths will be required to retake these qualifications.

What you will learn

  • You'll explore the principles of sports coaching and how to apply them in practice.
  • You'll study gym management and how fitness facilities are run.
  • You'll learn about the science of physical activity and how it affects the body.
  • You'll develop practical skills in specialist sport areas.
  • You'll examine the wider factors that influence sport and physical activity.
  • You'll build knowledge relevant to careers in the sport industry.
  • You'll gain an understanding of how sport connects to media, business, and journalism contexts.

How you will learn

The course is classroom based with practical sessions in specialist sport areas. You'll be assessed through a mix of coursework and examinations, following the OCR Cambridge Technical specification. Some units are assessed by your centre and others by external OCR exams. You'll build a portfolio of evidence alongside sitting formal assessments throughout the two years.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Walton High 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.
  • Fitness instructor, leads exercise classes or gym floor sessions.
  • Gym manager, oversees the day-to-day running of a fitness facility.
  • Sports development officer, promotes participation in sport within communities.
  • PE teaching assistant, supports physical education in a school setting.
  • Personal trainer, works one-to-one with clients on fitness goals.

What you could study next

  • Level 3 NVQ in Sport and Active Leisure, a work-based qualification useful if you move into employment.
  • BTEC Higher National Certificate in Sport, a Level 4 qualification for deeper specialist study.
  • BA in Sport Science or Sports Coaching, a university degree for those wanting to go further in the field.
  • PGCE or School Direct route, for those aiming to teach PE in schools after a degree.
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