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

CostFree for 16 to 18 year olds
Duration2 years
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryClassroom based
Start1 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 Wiltshire.

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About this course

Free Level 3 Sport and Physical Activity Course in Marlborough. Classes run at St John's Marlborough, full-time over two years.

The course covers sport science, coaching, fitness, and the business side of the sports industry. You'll study topics developed with employers, so the content reflects how the industry actually works. Assessment is practical and relevant, not just written exams. You'll need six GCSEs at grade 4 or above, including English Language and Maths. GCSE PE is desirable but not essential.

You'll finish with a Cambridge Technical Extended Certificate in Sport and Physical Activity at Level 3.

Who this course is for

Cambridge Technicals offer creative and inspiring vocational qualifications to give a high quality, work focused alternative to A Levels. This course is for students who want to study Sport and Physical Activity in a much higher level of detail than can be achieved at GCSE whilst being assessed in ways that are practical and relevant to the sports industry. The course has been developed in partnership with key employers in the sports industry to ensure the material is challenging; developing in depth knowledge and a range of transferable skills that are essential in the workplace or in further study.

Entry requirements

6 GCSE Grade 9-4, must include grade 4 or above in English Language & Maths. GCSE PE (Sport Science) at grade 4 or above is desirable but not essential. Pupils need to be fully committed to the course and confident in their abilities to coach younger students as part of an assessment.

What you will learn

  • You'll explore the science behind sport and physical performance.
  • You'll develop coaching skills and practise leading sessions with younger students.
  • You'll study fitness training principles and how to apply them.
  • You'll learn about the sports industry, including business and employment contexts.
  • You'll analyse how the body responds to exercise and physical activity.
  • You'll build skills in planning and delivering sport and activity programmes.

How you will learn

Learning is classroom-based and practical. Assessment combines coursework, practical tasks, and some external assessment set by OCR. Coaching assessments involve leading sessions with younger students, so you'll apply your skills in real situations. The qualification is designed to be work-focused, with tasks that reflect what employers in the sports industry expect.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. St John's Marlborough 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.
  • PE teaching assistant, supports physical education in a school setting.
  • Community sport development officer, promotes sport participation locally.
  • Leisure centre assistant, works across fitness, swimming, and activity programmes.
  • Sports administrator, handles operations and events for a sports organisation.

What you could study next

  • Level 3 Extended Diploma in Sport, a larger qualification for those wanting more depth before university.
  • Foundation Degree in Sport Coaching or Sports Science, a higher-level route into specialist roles.
  • PGCE or School Direct, for those aiming to qualify as a PE teacher.
  • Level 3 Personal Trainer Qualification, a focused route into fitness instruction and gym work.
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