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

CostFree for 16 to 18 year olds
Duration24 months
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryClassroom based
Start3 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 New Forest.

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About this course

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

The course covers sport science, coaching theory, and how to plan and lead sports sessions. You'll study topics including anatomy and physiology, fitness training, and sports psychology. You'll also develop practical coaching skills and learn to analyse performance. Entry requires an average GCSE grade of 4.5, including grade 4 in English Language, English Literature, and Maths.

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

Who this course is for

This qualification is not just about being able to play sport, it will provide learners with the skills, knowledge and understanding to progress into Higher Education on a sport related programme such as Sport and Physical Education, Sport Science, Sport Coaching and Development or Sport and Leisure Management. As well as learning about the sport science related topics, you will develop your confidence in coaching and leading sports sessions and your ability to analyse yours and others practical performance. The Cambridge Technical Extended Certificate is the equivalent to one A level and therefore a vehicle for employment direct from your studies or a progression into Higher Education.

Entry requirements

Average GCSE grade 4.5. Grade 4 in English Language, Grade 4 in English Literature and Grade 4 in Mathematics.

What you will learn

  • You'll study anatomy and physiology and how the body responds to exercise.
  • You'll learn the principles of fitness training and how to apply them.
  • You'll explore sports psychology and its role in performance.
  • You'll develop skills in planning and leading coaching sessions.
  • You'll learn to analyse your own and others' sporting performance.
  • You'll build knowledge of sport and leisure management.
  • You'll gain understanding of sport science to support progression to higher education.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom sessions at Ringwood School, combining theory and practical work. Assessment is through a mix of coursework assignments and externally assessed units set by OCR. Practical coaching sessions form part of your assessment, alongside written tasks that test your understanding of sport science topics.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Ringwood 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 personal training sessions.
  • Community sport development officer, promotes sport participation in local areas.
  • Sports administrator, supports the running of sports clubs or leisure centres.
  • Physical education technician, assists PE departments in schools.

What you could study next

  • Foundation Degree in Sport Science or Sport Coaching, a two-year higher education route building directly on this qualification.
  • BSc Sport and Exercise Science, a full undergraduate degree for those aiming toward performance analysis or sport science roles.
  • Level 3 Award in Education and Training, useful if you want to move into coaching or instructing professionally.
  • CIMSPA-endorsed coaching qualifications, for those focusing on a specific sport or fitness discipline.
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