Free Level 3 Sport Course in Cannock

CostFREE
Duration35 weeks
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryClassroom based
Start1 Sep 2026
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyNCFE awarding body

About this course

Free Level 3 Sport and Physical Activity Course in Cannock. Classes run full-time at South Staffordshire College Cannock Campus, over 35 weeks. This level 3 sport and physical activity qualification covers both the practical and theoretical sides of sport and fitness. The sport and fitness sector supports over one million jobs across the UK, from elite performance to community development. To apply, you'll need four GCSEs at Grade 4 or above, including English or maths, or a Level 2 qualification in a related subject alongside English or maths at Grade 4.

Who this course is for

Our Football Education Academy is our post-16 education programme incorporating football training, matches and development into players education. It allows you to put your best foot forward with a blending learning approach to football and higher education.

The sport and fitness sector is a multi-billion pound industry that services over 1 million jobs within the UK in a range of disciplines, ranging from elite level through to grass roots and community development.

The Level 3 course provides a mix of theory and practical preparing you for your next steps toward industry and/or university. The courses look to build knowledge at an A level standard helping to build academic skills, appliable knowledge and practical experience. Our courses look to focus on your individual passions and prepare you for a successful career in the sports industry, we will look to build your confidence and develop the work readiness skills and wider attributes that will serve you well as a coach, instructor, personal trainer and within many other roles in the industry.

Entry requirements

This course will require applicants to have:

* 4 GCSEs at Grade 4 (C) or above including English or maths

* 5 GCSEs at Grade 4 (C) or above excluding English or maths

* Level 2 qualification in a related subject and English or maths at grade 4 (C) or above

As well as these qualifications, applicants should have a strong interest in sport and demonstrate a commitment to succeed in both practical and theoretical aspects of study.

What you will learn

  • You'll develop knowledge of the sport and fitness industry and the range of roles within it.
  • You'll study principles of coaching and how to plan and deliver physical activity sessions.
  • You'll learn how to support participants with different needs and abilities.
  • You'll explore anatomy and physiology relevant to sport and exercise.
  • You'll build understanding of health, wellbeing, and the benefits of physical activity.
  • You'll develop skills in analysing and improving sporting performance.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom sessions, practical activities, and a blended learning approach that combines theory with hands-on sport and fitness work. Assessment includes written assignments, practical observations, and coursework. Full-time daytime attendance is required across the 35-week programme. South Staffordshire College Cannock Campus will give you details of any specific assessment tasks before you start.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. South Staffordshire College Cannock Campus will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Sports coach, working with community or grassroots groups
  • Fitness instructor, leading gym or group exercise sessions
  • Personal trainer, supporting individual clients with fitness goals
  • Sports development officer, promoting physical activity in the community
  • Leisure centre assistant, supporting facility operations and activities
  • PE technician, supporting physical education in a school setting
  • Community sports activator, running local participation programmes

What you could study next

  • Level 4 Certificate in Coaching or a Foundation Degree in Sport and Exercise Science, for those wanting to move into specialist coaching or higher education.
  • Level 3 Personal Training Qualification, for those focusing on one-to-one fitness work.
  • A degree in Sport Science, Physical Education, or Sports Coaching at university, building on the theoretical grounding from this course.