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Free Level 3 Sport and Physical Activity Course in Sheffield – Wales High School – Daytime

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 Sheffield. Classes run at Wales High School, full-time during the day.

The course covers the knowledge and skills needed to work in the sports industry. You'll study topics including anatomy and physiology, coaching, fitness training, and sports psychology. It runs over two years and is equivalent to one A level. You'll need four or five GCSEs at grades 9 to 4, including English, maths, and science. No previous sport qualification is required.

You'll finish with a Cambridge Technical Extended Certificate 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 1 A level, 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 coaching skills and learn how to plan and lead sports sessions.
  • You'll study fitness training methods and how to apply them safely.
  • You'll learn about sports psychology and how it affects performance.
  • You'll examine health, wellbeing, and the role of physical activity in everyday life.
  • You'll build practical skills relevant to working in the sports and fitness industry.

How you will learn

You'll learn through a mix of classroom lessons, practical sessions, and coursework assignments. Assessment is through a combination of internally assessed units and externally assessed components set by OCR. Your work is assessed throughout the course, not just at the end.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Wales High 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 personal training sessions.
  • Leisure centre assistant, supports activities and facilities at a sports centre.
  • Sports development officer, promotes participation in sport within a community.
  • PE teaching assistant, supports physical education lessons in a school setting.

What you could study next

  • Level 3 Extended Diploma in Sport, a larger qualification that counts as three A levels and strengthens university applications.
  • Foundation Degree in Sport or Sports Science, a two-year higher education course for those wanting to go deeper into the subject.
  • Sports Coaching or Fitness Instruction Apprenticeship, earn while you train toward a professional role.
  • BTEC Higher National Certificate in Sport, a Level 4 qualification for those moving into higher education or specialist roles.
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