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

CostFree for 16 to 18 year olds
Duration2 years
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryClassroom based
Start2 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 Peterborough.

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About this course

Free Level 3 Sport and Physical Activity Course in Peterborough. Classes run at Ormiston Bushfield Academy, full-time over two years.

The course covers contemporary topics in sport, exercise science, coaching, and physical activity. You'll use world-class facilities including sports pitches and a fully equipped gym. Additional qualifications such as the HSLA may also be available alongside your studies.

You'll need five GCSEs at grade 4 or above, including GCSE Maths and English, plus a qualification in Sport or PE. You'll finish with an OCR Cambridge Technical Extended Certificate in Sport and Physical Activity.

Who this course is for

Physical education offers new and contemporary topics, relevant to today's sporting world, which will help students of all abilities develop a well-rounded skill set and prepare them for progression to further studies. Our world class facilities boast an array of sports pitches, a fully equipped gym and the opportunity to partake in additional qualifications like the HSLA.

Entry requirements

5 GSCE Grade 9 to 4 including GCSE Maths and English and a qualification in Sport/PE

What you will learn

  • You'll study the science behind sport and physical activity, including anatomy and physiology.
  • You'll develop coaching skills and learn how to plan and deliver sessions.
  • You'll explore health, fitness, and the factors that affect physical performance.
  • You'll learn about sport psychology and how the mind influences performance.
  • You'll study nutrition and its role in sport and exercise.
  • You'll gain practical experience using professional sports facilities.
  • You'll build knowledge of the sports industry and career pathways within it.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom sessions, practical activities, and use of the academy's sports facilities. Assessment is through a mix of coursework, assignments, and externally assessed units. Some units are assessed through controlled assessment tasks. You'll build a portfolio of evidence alongside sitting written examinations for certain units.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Ormiston Bushfield Academy 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 and supports gym members.
  • PE teaching assistant, supports physical education lessons in schools.
  • Community sport development officer, promotes sport participation locally.
  • Personal trainer, works one-to-one with clients on fitness goals.
  • Sports administrator, manages operations for a sports club or leisure centre.

What you could study next

  • Level 3 Extended Diploma in Sport, a larger qualification for those wanting a broader foundation before university.
  • Foundation Degree in Sports Coaching or Sports Science, a higher-level route into specialist roles.
  • BTEC Higher National Certificate in Sport, a Level 4 option for those moving into sport management or coaching.
  • Degree in Physical Education or Sport Science, for those aiming to teach or work in elite sport.
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