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Level 3 Sport and Physical Activity Course in Southwark for 16 to 18 Year Olds

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 Southwark.

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About this course

Free Level 3 Sport and Physical Activity Course in Southwark. Classes run at Sacred Heart Catholic School, full-time over two years.

The course covers sport science, coaching, fitness, and leisure management. You'll study three mandatory components and choose from optional units to broaden your knowledge. Entry requires a Grade 6 in GCSE Physical Education and a Grade 5 in Science, plus regular participation or coaching in a sport outside school.

You'll finish with a Cambridge Technical Extended Certificate in Sport and Physical Activity, awarded by OCR.

Who this course is for

This qualification is for learner pupils who want to study sport, leisure or fitness. This qualification is not just about being able to play sport; it will provide learners with the skills, knowledge and understanding to progress into Higher Education on a sport-related programme such as Sport and Physical Education, Sport Science, Sport Coaching and Development or Sport and Leisure Management. The content of OCR's extended certificate is divided into three mandatory components and two optional units.

Entry requirements

Level 6 in GCSE Physical Education and level 5 in Double or Triple Award Science. Regular participation or coaching in a sports club outside of school.

What you will learn

  • You'll explore the science behind sport and physical performance.
  • You'll develop coaching skills and understand how to plan and deliver sessions.
  • You'll study anatomy and physiology relevant to sport and exercise.
  • You'll learn about sport and leisure management and how organisations operate.
  • You'll investigate health, fitness, and the role of physical activity in wellbeing.
  • You'll build knowledge to support progression into sport-related higher education.

How you will learn

The qualification is divided into mandatory and optional components. Assessment combines internally assessed coursework and externally assessed examinations. You'll complete practical tasks, written assignments, and sit exams set by OCR. Classroom sessions at Sacred Heart Catholic School support both the theoretical and applied elements of the course.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Sacred Heart Catholic 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 gym-floor sessions.
  • Leisure centre assistant, supports activities and programmes at a leisure facility.
  • Sports development officer, promotes participation in sport within a community.
  • Personal trainer, designs individual fitness programmes for clients.

What you could study next

  • Foundation Degree or BSc in Sport Science, the natural next step after this qualification for those aiming at sport-related careers.
  • BSc in Sport Coaching and Development, deepens coaching knowledge to professional level.
  • BSc in Sport and Leisure Management, leads toward management roles in the leisure industry.
  • Level 3 Personal Training Qualification, a route into self-employed fitness work alongside or after higher education.
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