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

CostFree for 16 to 18 year olds
Duration24 months
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 Nottingham.

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About this course

Free Level 3 Sport and Physical Activity Course in Nottingham. Classes run at Chilwell School, full-time during the day over two years.

The course covers the knowledge and skills you need to work in the course. You'll study five or six units, exploring areas such as coaching, fitness, and sports science. Entry requires at least five GCSEs at grade C or above, including English or maths.

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

Who this course is for

Made up of either five or six units (depending upon units chosen), this qualification provides you with the knowledge and skills required for progression - making sure you are prepared to progress.

Entry requirements

minimum requirements are 5 GCSE grade C or above, including English or maths. Some subjects have additional requirements, which are specified in the prospectus which can be found online www.chilwell.notts.sch.co.uk

What you will learn

  • You'll develop coaching techniques and learn how to plan and lead sports sessions.
  • You'll explore the principles of fitness training and physical conditioning.
  • You'll study anatomy and physiology relevant to sport and exercise.
  • You'll learn how to analyse sports performance and support improvement.
  • You'll understand health, safety, and safeguarding in sport settings.
  • You'll build knowledge of sports psychology and how it affects performance.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom sessions at Chilwell School. Assessment is through a mix of coursework and unit assignments. Some units may include practical assessments where you demonstrate skills in a sport or coaching context. Your tutor will guide you through each unit and set work that builds toward your final qualification.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Chilwell 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.
  • Community sports development officer, promotes physical activity in local areas.
  • Sports administrator, supports the running of a sports club or organisation.
  • Personal trainer, works with individual clients on fitness goals.
  • Teaching assistant (PE), supports physical education in a school setting.

What you could study next

  • Level 3 Diploma in Fitness Instructing and Personal Training, a practical route into gym-based work.
  • Foundation Degree in Sport Science or Sports Coaching, for deeper study at university level.
  • Level 4 Certificate in Education and Training, if you want to teach sport or fitness.
  • Degree in Sport and Exercise Science, for those aiming toward graduate-level roles in sport.
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