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Free Level 3 Sport and Physical Activity Course in Sleaford

CostFREE
Duration2 years
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 Sleaford. Classes run at Carre's Grammar School, full-time over two years.

The course covers the science behind sport, coaching principles, fitness training, and how physical activity affects health. You'll explore anatomy, physiology, and sports psychology alongside practical coaching skills. Entry requires four or five GCSEs at grades 9 to 4, including English, maths, and science. No previous sport qualification is needed.

You'll finish with a Cambridge Technical Extended Certificate in Sport and Physical Activity, an OCR qualification equivalent to one A Level.

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 study the anatomy and physiology of the human body in relation to sport.
  • You'll explore sports psychology and how the mind affects performance.
  • You'll develop coaching skills and learn how to plan and deliver sessions.
  • You'll learn how to design fitness training programmes for different people.
  • You'll understand the role of nutrition in sport and physical activity.
  • You'll examine how physical activity supports health and wellbeing.
  • You'll build knowledge of the sports industry and career routes within it.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom lessons, practical sessions, and coursework assignments. Assessment is a mix of internally marked units and externally assessed components set by OCR. You'll build a portfolio of work over the two years alongside sitting written assessments. Full-time daytime attendance is required at Carre's Grammar School.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Carre's Grammar 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 gym classes and supports clients with exercise programmes.
  • Personal trainer, designs individual training plans for paying clients.
  • Sports development officer, promotes participation in sport within a community.
  • Leisure centre assistant, supports activities and members at a sports facility.
  • PE teaching assistant, supports physical education lessons in a school setting.

What you could study next

  • Level 3 NVQ in Sport and Active Leisure, a work-based qualification that strengthens your practical coaching credentials.
  • BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma in Sport, a larger qualification if you want to deepen your study before university.
  • Degree in Sport Science or Sports Coaching, the natural next step if you want to work at a higher level or move into research or elite sport.
  • Level 3 Personal Training Qualification, a focused route into the fitness industry.
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