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Free Level 3 Sport and Physical Activity Course in Salisbury

CostFREE
Duration23 months
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 Salisbury. Classes run at Salisbury 6th Form College, full-time during the day.

The course covers a wide range of areas within sport and exercise. You'll explore different job roles across the sector, from coaching to fitness instruction. Lessons are practical and challenging, and you'll use local facilities beyond the classroom. The course typically runs over 23 months.

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

Who this course is for

  • Broaden your knowledge in a wide range of areas within sport and exercise;
  • Develop your personal and employability skills;
  • Units cover a range of different sectors to give you a taste of what different job roles entail, allowing you to make an informed decision about your options after college;
  • Innovative and challenging lessons will equip you with the knowledge and personal skills essential to the sport and exercise industry;
  • Beyond the classroom, you will use local facilities such as a sport science laboratory, meet guest speakers, take trips to universities and experience outdoor adventure activities;
  • Coaching opportunities at local primary schools will help you apply the knowledge you have gained in the classroom and develop your leadership skills;
  • Opportunities are available to gain additional qualifications such as first aid certificates and coaching badges.

Entry requirements

https://www.salisbury6c.ac.uk/wp-content/uploads/Sport-Ext-Cert-2.pdf

What you will learn

  • You'll develop knowledge across a broad range of sport and exercise topics.
  • You'll explore what different roles in the sport and fitness industry involve.
  • You'll build personal and employability skills relevant to the sector.
  • You'll use local sport facilities as part of your practical learning.
  • You'll study units covering coaching, fitness, and physical activity delivery.
  • You'll develop the knowledge needed to make informed decisions about your next steps after college.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom lessons and practical sessions using local facilities. Assessment is through a combination of coursework, assignments, and unit-based tasks. Each unit is assessed separately, and your work builds toward the full Extended Certificate. Lessons are designed to be innovative and hands-on, reflecting real demands of the sport and exercise industry.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Salisbury 6th Form College will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Sports coach, plans and delivers coaching sessions for individuals or groups.
  • Fitness instructor, leads exercise classes or gym-floor sessions.
  • Community sport development officer, promotes physical activity in local communities.
  • Personal trainer, works with clients one-to-one on fitness goals.
  • Sports centre assistant, supports the day-to-day running of a leisure facility.
  • PE teaching assistant, supports physical education lessons in schools.

What you could study next

  • Level 3 Extended Diploma in Sport, a larger qualification covering more of the sector in depth.
  • Foundation Degree in Sport Coaching or Sports Science, for those moving into higher education.
  • Level 3 Personal Training Qualification, for those focusing on fitness instruction.
  • Sports coaching degree, for those aiming for a career in elite or professional sport.
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