Free Level 3 Sport and Physical Activity Course in Ashington. Classes run at Northumberland College Ashington Campus, full-time during the day. You'll need five GCSEs at grade 4 to 9, including Maths and English, to join. The course runs for 816 hours in total. You'll study sport science, coaching, physical activity, and health across a broad range of topics. This level 3 sport and physical activity qualification opens doors to university, coaching roles, and fitness careers.
Entry requirements
You will need 5 GCSE's at grade 4-9 including Maths and English.
What you will learn
You'll explore the science behind how the body responds to exercise and physical activity.
You'll develop coaching skills and learn how to plan and lead sessions safely.
You'll study the principles of health, fitness, and wellbeing.
You'll learn how to analyse sports performance and apply findings to training.
You'll understand how to work with different groups, including children and older adults.
You'll build knowledge of sports nutrition and its role in performance.
You'll examine the sports industry, including careers, organisations, and pathways.
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom sessions at Northumberland College Ashington Campus. Assessment is a mix of assignments, practical tasks, and projects. You'll build a portfolio of work across the units throughout the course. Some assessment will involve observed practical activities alongside written work.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Northumberland College Ashington Campus will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Sports coach. Plan and deliver coaching sessions for clubs or schools.
Fitness instructor. Lead exercise classes and gym-floor sessions.
Personal trainer. Design and deliver one-to-one training programmes.
Sports development officer. Promote participation in sport across communities.
PE teaching assistant. Support physical education in schools.
Leisure centre assistant. Supervise activities and support facility users.
Sports administrator. Coordinate events, fixtures, and club operations.
What you could study next
Foundation Degree or BA in Sport and Exercise Science. A natural next step if you want to go deeper into the science of sport and move into graduate-level roles.
Level 4 Certificate in Coaching. Develops your coaching practice further for those working in club or community sport.
PGCE or School Direct (PE). The route into qualified PE teaching if you go on to complete a degree first.
