Free Level 3 Sport and Physical Activity Course in Saint Helens. Classes run at St Helens College, part-time during the day. This free sport and physical activity course suits anyone who wants to study at a manageable pace alongside other commitments. You'll cover a broad range of topics across sport, fitness, and physical activity over 420 hours of study. The level 3 sport and physical activity qualification is awarded by NCFE. Check entry requirements at sthelens.ac.uk before you apply.
Who this course is for
This Course is for people who want to study Extended Diploma in Sport and Physical Activity
Entry requirements
Please check www.sthelens.ac.uk/courses
What you will learn
You'll explore the principles of anatomy and physiology as they apply to sport and exercise.
You'll develop knowledge of coaching techniques and how to plan and deliver sessions.
You'll study sports psychology and how the mind affects performance.
You'll learn how to promote health, fitness, and physical activity to different groups.
You'll examine nutrition and its role in sport and physical performance.
You'll develop skills in organising and leading sporting activities.
You'll understand how the sport and physical activity sector is structured and how it operates.
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom-based sessions at St Helens College. Assessment is likely to include assignments, projects, and practical tasks that reflect real sport and physical activity contexts. The course is delivered part-time during the day. Check with the college for the full breakdown of assessment methods for this course.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. St Helens College will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Sports coach, planning and delivering sessions for clubs or community groups
Fitness instructor, supporting clients in gyms or leisure centres
Personal trainer, working one-to-one with clients on fitness goals
Community sport development officer, promoting activity in local areas
Sports administrator, supporting the running of clubs or organisations
Leisure centre assistant, working across facilities and activities
Physical activity coordinator, organising programmes for health or community settings
What you could study next
Foundation Degree or BA in Sport and Exercise Science, for a deeper academic route into sport.
Level 4 Certificate in Education and Training, if you want to teach or coach professionally.
Level 3 Personal Training Qualification, to specialise in one-to-one fitness coaching.
Degree-level study via an Access to Higher Education Diploma in Sport or Health, if you want to move into university study.
