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

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 covers sports coaching, leadership, sports injuries, exercise science, and how sport is organised in the UK. You'll study how physical activity affects the body and learn to evaluate sports performance. Lessons combine practical sessions with theory, so you build both hands-on and academic skills.

Entry requires a Level 2 pass in Cambridge National Sport Science, BTEC Sport, or GCSE PE at grade 5 or above. GCSE Science at grade 4 or above is also required. You'll finish with an OCR Cambridge Technical Diploma in Sport and Physical Activity.

Who this course is for

It will develop knowledge and understanding of the sports sector. This course is perfect for students who wish to prepare for employment in sport and the physical activity sector. This course will involve practical and theory lessons, with a variety of assessment methods including examinations, practical work and written assignments.

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 study the principles of sports coaching and activity leadership.
  • You'll learn how to recognise and respond to sports injuries and support rehabilitation.
  • You'll explore 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 how to plan and lead physical activity sessions.
  • You'll build knowledge of sports development and the wider sport sector.

How you will learn

The course uses a mix of practical sessions and theory lessons. Assessment includes externally examined units, written assignments, and practical work. Units are graded as Pass, Merit, Distinction, or Distinction*. The Diploma as a whole is graded on a combined scale from PP through to D*D*. Attendance is essential, as practical sessions and assignment deadlines form a core part of the course.

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 coaching sessions for clubs or schools.
  • Personal trainer, designs fitness programmes for individual clients.
  • Fitness instructor, leads group exercise classes in gyms or leisure centres.
  • Sports development officer, works to grow participation in sport locally.
  • PE teaching assistant, supports physical education in a school setting.
  • Leisure centre assistant, helps run activities and facilities for the public.

What you could study next

  • Foundation Degree in Sport or Sports Science, a work-linked degree for those moving into coaching or sport management.
  • Level 4 Certificate in Education and Training, useful if you want to teach sport or fitness.
  • BTEC Higher National Certificate in Sport, a higher-level vocational route into sport management or coaching careers.
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