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Level 3 Sport and Physical Activity Course in Northampton 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

A sixth-form course for 16 to 18 year olds. Aged 19 or over? See Sports Coaching Courses in Northampton.

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About this course

Free Level 3 Sport and Physical Activity Course in Northampton. Classes run at Kingsthorpe College, full-time over two years.

The course covers coaching and leadership, anatomy and physiology, and how the body responds to physical activity. You'll also develop skills in planning, communication, and adaptability. These skills are useful across many careers, not just sport.

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

Who this course is for

This qualification will give learners an understanding of sport within the wider contexts of coaching and leadership, anatomy and physiology and the body’s short and long term responses to physical activity. The course will also help you to develop transferable skills such as planning, communication, adaptability and leadership which will help you in whatever career you choose to move into. This course is ideal if you are interested in going on to study sport further in higher education or if you aspire to a career in sport.

Entry requirements

5 GCSE Grade 9 to 4, including a Grade 4 in Maths and a Grade 4 in English with a Merit in CNAT Sport Science, or other equivalent level 2 qualification.

What you will learn

  • You'll study the principles of coaching and sports leadership.
  • You'll explore anatomy and physiology relevant to sport.
  • You'll learn how the body responds to exercise in the short and long term.
  • You'll develop communication and planning skills.
  • You'll build adaptability and leadership skills transferable to many roles.
  • You'll gain knowledge to support further study in sport or related fields.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom sessions at Kingsthorpe College. The OCR Cambridge Technical is assessed through a mix of coursework and exams. Units cover coaching, physiology, and leadership. Your tutors will guide you through both the practical and written elements of the course.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Kingsthorpe 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 exercise classes or gym-floor sessions.
  • Community sports development officer, promotes physical activity in local communities.
  • PE teaching assistant, supports physical education in schools.
  • Leisure centre supervisor, manages day-to-day operations at a sports facility.

What you could study next

  • Level 3 Extended Diploma in Sport, a larger qualification covering more units for those wanting a broader sport and fitness background.
  • Foundation Degree or BA in Sport Science or Sports Coaching, the natural next step for university study.
  • Level 3 Personal Training Qualification, for those focusing on fitness instruction and gym-based work.
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