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Free Level 3 Sport and Physical Activity Course in Rotherham

CostFREE
Duration24 months
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryClassroom based
Start1 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 Rotherham. Classes run at Wickersley School and Sixth Form College, full-time over two years.

The course covers body systems, sports coaching, nutrition, biomechanics, sports injuries, and physical activity for specific groups. You study a mix of units across both years, with some optional units in Year 2. You'll need five GCSEs at grade 4 or above, including English and maths, or a relevant Level 2 qualification to get started.

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

Who this course is for

This is a good course to study alongside other AS or A levels, if successful it is equivalent to one A level. Designed in collaboration with experts spanning the breadth of the sector, the Cambridge Technicals in Sport and Physical Activity focuses on the skills, knowledge and understanding that today’s universities and employers demand.

Entry requirements

5 GCSE's grade 4 (C) or above including English and maths or a relevant Level 2 qualification.

What you will learn

  • You'll study how the body responds to physical activity and exercise.
  • You'll develop sports coaching and activity leadership skills.
  • You'll explore sport and exercise nutrition.
  • You'll learn about health and fitness testing methods.
  • You'll examine biomechanics and movement analysis.
  • You'll study physical activity for specific groups and populations.
  • You'll cover sports injuries, rehabilitation, and safe working practices.
  • You'll look at how sport is organised and developed at different levels.

How you will learn

You'll be assessed through a combination of exams and coursework. Single Diploma students sit two exams, one in January of each year. Double Diploma students sit three exams across the two years. Coursework units are completed through written assignments, practical work, presentations, and posters. Classes are delivered in a classroom setting, full-time during the day.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Wickersley School and 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.
  • Personal trainer, designs fitness programmes and supports clients one to one.
  • Fitness instructor, leads group or gym-floor sessions in a leisure setting.
  • Sports development officer, promotes participation in sport across communities.
  • Physiotherapy assistant, supports qualified physiotherapists in clinical or sports settings.
  • Nutritionist, advises individuals on diet and performance, with further study.

What you could study next

  • A degree in Sport Science or Sports Coaching, building on the knowledge from this Diploma.
  • A degree in Physiotherapy, for those interested in the rehabilitation side of the course.
  • A Level 3 Personal Training Qualification, for a more direct route into fitness instruction.
  • A sports or fitness apprenticeship, combining work experience with further learning.
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