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Level 3 Sport and Physical Activity Course in Plymouth for 16 to 18 Year Olds – Lipson Co-operative Academy

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 Plymouth.

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About this course

Level 3 Sport and Physical Activity Course in Plymouth. Classes run at Lipson Co-operative Academy, full-time over two years. The course is free if you're enrolled at the academy and aged 16 or 17. If you're joining from another school, fees apply.

The Cambridge Technical Diploma in the course covers the knowledge and skills needed to work in the sports industry. You'll study topics such as anatomy and physiology, sports coaching, fitness training, and sports development. The course is equivalent to two A Levels and can lead to employment, an apprenticeship, or higher education.

You'll finish with a Level 3 Diploma 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 2 A levels, 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 anatomy and physiology and how the body responds to exercise.
  • You'll develop sports coaching skills and learn how to plan and deliver sessions.
  • You'll study fitness training principles and how to design programmes for different goals.
  • You'll learn about sports development and how the sports industry is organised.
  • You'll build knowledge of health, wellbeing, and physical activity promotion.
  • You'll apply your learning through practical sport and physical activity tasks.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom sessions, practical activities, and coursework assignments. Assessment is through a combination of internally assessed units and externally assessed components set by OCR. You'll build a portfolio of work over the two years and sit exams for certain units. Your teachers will give feedback throughout to support your progress.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Lipson Co-operative 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.
  • Personal trainer, designs fitness programmes and trains clients one to one.
  • Fitness instructor, leads group exercise classes or gym floor sessions.
  • Sports development officer, promotes participation in sport across a community.
  • Leisure centre assistant, supports activities and operations at a leisure facility.
  • Teaching assistant (PE), supports physical education in a school setting.

What you could study next

  • Level 4 or 5 HND in Sport, a higher-level qualification for those wanting to move into management or specialist roles.
  • Degree in Sport Science or Sports Coaching, for those aiming for graduate-level careers or research.
  • Level 3 Personal Training Qualification, for those focusing specifically on fitness and client training.
  • Sports Coaching Apprenticeship, combining work and study for those ready to enter the industry directly.
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