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Level 3 Sport and Physical Activity Course in Stevenage for 16 to 18 Year Olds – The Thomas Alleyne Academy

CostFree for 16 to 18 year olds
Duration2 years
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryClassroom based
StartFlexible
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyOCR awarding body

A sixth-form course for 16 to 18 year olds. Aged 19 or over? Check which courses you can do free.

About this course

Free Level 3 Sport and Physical Activity Course in Stevenage. Classes run full-time at The Thomas Alleyne Academy over two years.

The course covers sport science, coaching principles, fitness training, and physical activity promotion. You'll study anatomy and physiology, how to plan and lead sessions, and how to support people in being more active. The entry requirement is a Merit at Level 2 BTEC if you have studied one.

You'll finish with an OCR Cambridge Technical Extended Certificate in Sport and Physical Activity.

Who this course is for

Anyone interested in creative and digital media. This course allows you to use your creativity, imagination and design abilities to turn your ideas into effective media products. It will help you explore your interests in the media world and prepare you for a career in the sector. The course is designed to be taken alongside other level 3 academic or work related qualifications and is the equivalent of 1 A level. It will give you transferable skills such as planning, communication, digital skills, adaptability and leadership that can be used in a wide range of careers.

Entry requirements

Merit at level 2 BTEC if studied

What you will learn

  • You'll explore the science behind how the body moves and responds to exercise.
  • You'll learn how to plan and lead sport and physical activity sessions.
  • You'll study coaching techniques and how to apply them in practice.
  • You'll develop knowledge of health, fitness, and wellbeing.
  • You'll understand how to promote physical activity to different groups.
  • You'll build skills in communication and organisation relevant to sport settings.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom sessions, practical activities, and coursework assignments. Assessment is mainly through unit assignments completed throughout the course. Some units may include practical observations or presentations. Full-time daytime attendance at The Thomas Alleyne Academy is required across the two years.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. The Thomas Alleyne Academy 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.
  • Community sport development officer, promotes physical activity in local areas.
  • PE teaching assistant, supports physical education in a school setting.
  • Leisure centre assistant, works across fitness, swimming, or sport facilities.
  • Personal trainer, designs and delivers one-to-one fitness programmes.

What you could study next

  • Level 3 Extended Diploma in Sport, a larger qualification for those wanting a deeper focus before university or employment.
  • Foundation Degree in Sport Coaching or Sport Science, a higher education route into specialist roles.
  • Level 4 Certificate in Coaching, for those moving into more advanced coaching practice.
  • PGCE or School Direct, for those aiming to teach PE in secondary schools.

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