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Free Level 3 Sport and Physical Activity Course in South Elmsall – Minsthorpe Community College

CostFREE
Duration2 years
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryClassroom based
Start4 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 South Elmsall. Classes run at Minsthorpe Community College, full-time over two years.

The course covers body systems, sports coaching, performance analysis, sports injuries, and exercise psychology. You'll also study health and fitness testing, sports events organisation, and physical activity for specific groups. Assessment includes three exams and eight coursework units. You'll need five GCSEs at grade A* to C or 9 to 4 to join.

You'll finish with the Cambridge Technical Diploma in Sport and Physical Activity, equivalent to two A Levels.

Who this course is for

11 units including Body Systems and the Effects of Physical Activity, Sports Coaching & Activity Leadership, Sports Organisation & Development, Practical Skills in Sports and Physical Activities.

Entry requirements

5 GCSE A* - C or 9-4,

What you will learn

  • You'll study how the body responds to physical activity and exercise.
  • You'll develop coaching skills through the sports coaching and activity leadership unit.
  • You'll learn how to analyse performance in sport and exercise.
  • You'll explore how to plan and run sports events.
  • You'll study sports injuries, rehabilitation, and safe working practices.
  • You'll learn how to design physical activity programmes for specific groups.
  • You'll develop knowledge of sport and exercise psychology.

How you will learn

You'll be assessed through three written exams covering body systems, sports organisation, and working safely in sport. Eight coursework units are assessed through assignments and practical tasks. Units include sports coaching, performance analysis, health and fitness testing, and practical skills in sport. Classes are delivered in the daytime at the college.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Minsthorpe Community College 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 for individual clients.
  • Fitness instructor, leads group exercise classes at a gym or leisure centre.
  • Sports development officer, promotes participation in sport within a community.
  • Leisure centre assistant, supports daily operations at a sports or fitness facility.
  • Sports events coordinator, organises and manages sporting competitions and events.

What you could study next

  • Degree in Sports Science, deepens your understanding of human performance and physiology.
  • Degree in Sports Coaching, builds on your coaching skills for a professional career.
  • Degree in Physiotherapy, leads to a regulated healthcare role working with injured athletes and patients.
  • Degree in Sports Psychology, focuses on the mental side of performance and wellbeing.
  • Level 3 Personal Training Qualification, a practical route into self-employed fitness work.
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