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Level 3 Sport and Physical Activity Course in St Albans 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 St Albans.

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About this course

Free Level 3 Sport and Physical Activity Course in St Albans. Classes run at Nicholas Breakspear Catholic School, full-time over two years.

The course covers the knowledge and skills needed to work in the sports industry. You'll study topics including anatomy and physiology, sports coaching, fitness instruction, and sports development. It is equivalent to one A Level and is recognised by universities for entry to higher education.

You'll need four or five GCSEs at grades 9 to 4, including English, maths, and science. You finish with an OCR 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 as they apply to sport and exercise.
  • You'll develop coaching skills and learn how to plan and lead sports sessions.
  • You'll study fitness instruction and how to design exercise programmes.
  • You'll learn about sports development and how the sports industry is organised.
  • You'll investigate the psychology of sport and how it affects performance.
  • You'll examine health, fitness, and lifestyle factors that influence physical activity.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom sessions, practical activities, and coursework assignments. Assessment is a mix of internally assessed units and externally assessed components set by OCR. Coursework is marked by your tutors and moderated by OCR. Some units are assessed through written exams.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Nicholas Breakspear 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.
  • Personal trainer, designs and delivers one-to-one fitness programmes.
  • Sports development officer, promotes participation in sport locally.
  • Leisure centre assistant, supports activities and programmes at a leisure facility.
  • Teaching assistant with a sport specialism, supports PE and physical activity in schools.

What you could study next

  • Level 3 Extended Diploma in Sport, a larger qualification that counts as three A Levels and strengthens university applications.
  • A degree in Sport Science, Sports Coaching, or Physical Education, building on the Extended Certificate for entry to university.
  • A sports coaching or fitness apprenticeship, combining work and study toward a higher-level qualification.
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