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

CostFree for 16 to 18 year olds
Duration2 years
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryClassroom based
Start7 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 Leeds.

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About this course

Free Level 3 Sport and Physical Activity Course in Pudsey. Classes run at Pudsey Grammar School, full-time over two years.

The course covers sport science, physical activity principles, coaching, fitness, and the business side of sport. You'll explore anatomy, physiology, and how to plan and deliver sessions safely.

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

Who this course is for

Please visit the Sixth Form section of our school website for more information about this course.

Entry requirements

5 x 9-4 including English and maths. Minimum Level 2 Pass in Sports Science (if relevant).

What you will learn

  • You'll study the principles of anatomy and physiology as they apply to sport.
  • You'll learn how to plan and deliver coaching sessions.
  • You'll explore fitness testing and how to analyse performance.
  • You'll develop knowledge of health, wellbeing, and physical activity promotion.
  • You'll study sports psychology and how it affects performance.
  • You'll learn about the sports industry, including careers and organisations within it.
  • You'll understand how to work safely and professionally in sport and fitness settings.

How you will learn

The Cambridge Technical Extended Certificate uses a mix of coursework and external assessment. You'll complete assignments and projects throughout the course, alongside one or more externally assessed units sat under exam conditions. Classroom sessions at Pudsey Grammar School combine theory and practical activity. Entry requires five GCSEs at grades 4 to 9, including English and maths. A minimum Level 2 Pass in Sports Science is required if you have studied it previously.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Pudsey Grammar 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 and gym-floor sessions.
  • Personal trainer, designs individual fitness programmes for clients.
  • Sports development officer, promotes participation in sport locally.
  • Leisure centre assistant, supports activities and facilities at a leisure centre.
  • PE technician, supports physical education departments in schools.

What you could study next

  • Level 3 Extended Diploma in Sport, a larger qualification for those wanting more depth before university.
  • BTEC Higher National Certificate in Sport, a Level 4 route into sports coaching or management.
  • Degree in Sport Science or Physical Education, for those aiming toward graduate-level roles in sport, coaching, or health.
  • Level 3 Personal Training qualification, for those focusing on fitness instruction and personal training careers.
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