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Level 3 Sport and Physical Activity Course in Trowbridge for 16 to 18 Year Olds – The John of Gaunt School

CostFree for 16 to 18 year olds
Duration2 years
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryClassroom based
Start2 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 Wiltshire.

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About this course

Free Level 3 Sport and Physical Activity Course in Trowbridge. Classes run at The John of Gaunt School, full-time over two years. The course is free for 16 to 19 year olds enrolled at the school.

You'll study sports coaching, leadership, sports injuries, exercise science, and how sport is organised in the UK. There are externally examined units alongside centre-assessed work, so you build both knowledge and practical skills. Assessment is graded from Pass through to Distinction Star.

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

Who this course is for

Moving On:

It enables students to develop knowledge, understanding and skills in specialist areas of sport provision, sports development and sport performance, which promotes progression onto further or higher education programmes or occupational training. It also promotes interaction between employers, centres and learners by relating teaching and assessment.

Entry requirements

Cambridge National Sport Science level 2 pass or above, OR Level 2 BTEC Sport at pass or above, OR GCSE PE at grade 5 or above. Students also need GCSE Science at grade 4 or above.

What you will learn

  • You'll explore sports coaching methods and activity leadership.
  • You'll study sports injuries, rehabilitation, and how to respond to them.
  • You'll learn how exercise affects the body's systems.
  • You'll examine how sport is organised and governed in the UK.
  • You'll develop skills in evaluating performance within a sport.
  • You'll understand sports development and how to support participation.

How you will learn

The course combines practical sessions and theory lessons. You'll sit three externally examined units, and complete centre-assessed units through written assignments and practical work. Units are graded as Pass, Merit, Distinction, or Distinction Star. Attendance is essential, as assignment deadlines and practical sessions build directly on each other.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. The John of Gaunt School will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Sports coach, plans and delivers training sessions for individuals or teams.
  • Fitness instructor, leads exercise classes or gym-floor sessions.
  • Community sports development officer, grows participation in local sport.
  • Sports administrator, supports the running of clubs or sporting organisations.
  • Personal trainer, works with clients one to one on fitness goals.
  • Leisure centre assistant, supports activities and programmes at a sports facility.

What you could study next

  • Level 3 Diploma in Sport, a broader qualification if you want more depth before higher education.
  • Foundation Degree in Sport Coaching or Sport Science, a two-year higher education route into specialist roles.
  • Level 4 Certificate in Coaching, for those moving into advanced coaching practice.
  • Degree in Sport Science, Sports Coaching, or Physical Education, the full undergraduate route into professional sport or teaching careers.
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