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Free Level 3 Sport and Physical Activity Course in Torquay

CostFREE
Duration18 months
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 Torquay. Classes run at St Cuthbert Mayne School, full-time during the day.

The course is equivalent to one A Level. It carries up to 120 UCAS points. You'll develop specialist knowledge and practical skills across the course sector. The course takes around 18 months to complete. Units cover coaching, fitness, anatomy, and the science behind physical performance.

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

Who this course is for

The Extended Certificate in Sport and Physical Activity is equivalent to one A Level and carries a maximum of 120 UCAS points. The course provides learners with the opportunity through applied learning to develop the core specialist knowledge, skills and understanding required in the sport and physical activity sector. WHAT SKILLS DO I NEED? Students must have a keen interest and be actively participating in sport and exercise. It is also important to have good punctuality and attendance, a capacity to be hard working, an ability to be organized and to meet deadlines. HOW WILL I BE TAUGHT? You will attend nine 60 minute lessons every two weeks. Delivery of the course will encompass a range of teaching and learning methods including investigations, presentations, coaching and leadership practicals, observational analysis, group based projects and written accounts.

Entry requirements

5 X 9-4 GCSE Grades PE GCSE Grade 5 or above BTEC Level 2 Sport Award - Merit or Distinction

What you will learn

  • You'll develop knowledge of anatomy and physiology as they apply to sport.
  • You'll learn how to plan and deliver coaching sessions.
  • You'll study fitness testing and how to interpret the results.
  • You'll explore sports psychology and how it affects performance.
  • You'll understand how to promote physical activity and healthy lifestyles.
  • You'll develop practical skills through applied, hands-on learning.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom sessions and applied practical activities. Assessment combines coursework assignments and practical tasks. Some units are assessed through internal assignments marked by the centre. Others may involve external assessment set by OCR. You'll build a portfolio of evidence across the course.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. St Cuthbert Mayne 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 personal training sessions.
  • PE teaching assistant, supports physical education lessons in schools.
  • Community sport development officer, promotes sport participation locally.
  • Leisure centre assistant, works across gym, pool, and activity areas.
  • Sports administrator, handles bookings, events, and club operations.

What you could study next

  • Level 3 A Levels, if you want to combine this with academic study for university entry.
  • Level 4 Higher National Certificate in Sport, a step toward a degree-level sport qualification.
  • BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma in Sport, for a broader vocational sport programme.
  • A degree in Sport Science or Physical Education, building on the UCAS points this course earns.
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