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Free Level 3 Sport and Physical Activity Course in Newton Abbot

CostFREE
Duration12 months
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryClassroom based
Start4 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 Newton Abbot. Classes run at Teign Sixth Form College, full-time during the day.

The course covers the knowledge and skills needed to work in the sports industry. You'll study topics including anatomy and physiology, sports coaching, fitness training, and sports development. It runs over 12 months and is equivalent to one A Level. You don't need a previous the course to apply. You'll need four to five GCSEs at grades 9 to 4, including English, maths, and science.

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

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

4-5 GCSE's grades 9-4 (A*-C) including English, maths and science. You don't need to have studied a sports related qualification previously.

What you will learn

  • You'll explore the principles of anatomy and physiology as they apply to sport.
  • You'll develop coaching skills and learn how to plan and lead sports sessions.
  • You'll study fitness training methods and how to apply them safely.
  • You'll learn about sports development and how the sports industry is organised.
  • You'll understand how to support health and wellbeing through physical activity.
  • You'll build practical skills that apply directly to coaching and fitness roles.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom sessions and practical activities at Teign Sixth Form College. Assessment is through a mix of coursework assignments and external examinations. The OCR Cambridge Technical is a structured qualification with units assessed at set points throughout the year. Your tutors will guide you through both the theory and the practical elements of the course.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Teign 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.
  • Fitness instructor, leads group exercise classes or one-to-one gym sessions.
  • Community sports development officer, promotes physical activity in local communities.
  • Sports centre assistant, supports the day-to-day running of a leisure facility.
  • Personal trainer, designs fitness programmes for individual clients.
  • PE teaching assistant, supports physical education lessons in a school setting.

What you could study next

  • Level 3 NVQ in Coaching, Teaching and Instructing, builds on practical coaching skills for employment.
  • Level 4 Certificate in Education and Training, useful if you want to teach sport or fitness.
  • Degree in Sport Science or Sports Coaching, for those using this qualification as a stepping stone to higher education.
  • Sports Coaching Apprenticeship, combines work-based learning with further study in the industry.
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