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Free Level 3 Sport and Physical Activity Course in Wednesbury

CostFREE
Duration2 years
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 Wednesbury. Classes run at Stuart Bathurst Catholic High School, full-time over two years.

The course is offered by OCR. You'll explore how to plan and deliver the course to a wide range of people. Topics include supporting health and wellbeing, improving fitness and performance, and working safely and professionally. You'll also develop communication and other core skills valued by employers in the sector.

You'll need at least five GCSEs at grade 4 or above, including English and Maths. You'll finish with a Cambridge Technical Extended Certificate in Sport and Physical Activity.

Who this course is for

Your students will gain an insight into the Sport sector as they investigate opportunities for delivering sport and physical activity to a wide range of participants, whether it is to mobilise sedentary people to improve their health and wellbeing or to support regular participants to improve their performance and fitness, all done in a safe and professional environment. In doing so, students will also gain core skills required for employment or further study in the sector such as communication, analysis, organisation and adaptation. Students will practically apply their skills and knowledge in preparation for further study or the workplace.

Entry requirements

Grade 4 in five GCSEs, including English and Maths.

What you will learn

  • You'll explore how to plan and deliver sport and physical activity sessions.
  • You'll learn how to support people in improving their health and wellbeing.
  • You'll study how to help regular participants improve their fitness and performance.
  • You'll develop professional communication skills used in sport and fitness settings.
  • You'll learn how to work safely with a wide range of participants.
  • You'll gain an understanding of opportunities and roles within the sport sector.

How you will learn

You'll study in the classroom at Stuart Bathurst Catholic High School. The OCR Cambridge Technical is assessed through a mix of coursework and external exams. Coursework units are assessed by your centre and moderated by OCR. External units are assessed through timed written exams set by OCR.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Stuart Bathurst Catholic High 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.
  • Community sport development officer, promotes sport participation in local areas.
  • Personal trainer, works with individual clients on fitness goals.
  • Sports centre assistant, supports day-to-day operations at a leisure facility.
  • Physical activity coordinator, organises activity programmes for community groups.

What you could study next

  • Level 3 Diploma in Sport, a broader vocational qualification for those wanting more depth before entering work.
  • Foundation Degree in Sport Coaching or Sport Science, a two-year higher education route at university.
  • Level 4 Certificate in Coaching, for those moving into more advanced coaching roles.
  • BTEC Higher National Certificate in Sport, a higher-level qualification recognised by universities and employers.
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