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Level 3 Sport and Physical Activity Course in Farnborough for 16 to 18 Year Olds – The Sixth Form College Farnborough

CostFree for 16 to 18 year olds
Duration1 year
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryClassroom based
Start6 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 Farnborough.

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About this course

Free Level 3 Sport and Physical Activity Course in Farnborough. Classes run at The Sixth Form College Farnborough, full-time over two years. This course is for 16 to 19 year olds.

The Cambridge Technical Diploma in the course covers body systems, sports coaching, sports organisation, and sports injuries and rehabilitation. In year two, you choose a pathway in either sports coaching or personal training. The course carries the same weight as two A levels, so it's a substantial qualification for anyone heading into sport and fitness.

You'll finish with a Level 3 Diploma in Sport and Physical Activity.

Who this course is for

16 - 19 ESFA funded learners

Entry requirements

To access vocational courses, students would generally achieve grade 4s (or higher) in their GCSES. You should have at least a grade 4 in any GCSE science subject. Ideally you should have a grade 4 or above in GCSE maths. Ideally you should have a grade 4 or above in GCSE English language.

What you will learn

  • You'll study how the skeletal, muscular, cardiovascular, respiratory, and energy systems support performance in sport.
  • You'll explore the theory behind effective sports coaching and activity leadership.
  • You'll plan and deliver sports sessions, then reflect on your own practice to improve.
  • You'll learn about the organisations that run sport in the UK and how they work together.
  • You'll study how sports development programmes are designed, delivered, and measured.
  • You'll learn to recognise and treat common sports injuries and support long-term rehabilitation.
  • You'll choose a specialist pathway in either sports coaching or personal training in your second year.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom sessions, practical sports delivery, and coursework assignments. Assessment is a mix of unit-based coursework and practical tasks. Some units are assessed externally. You'll build a portfolio of evidence from your planning and delivery of real sports sessions, and you'll receive feedback throughout the course to develop your skills.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. The Sixth Form College Farnborough will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Sports coach, plans and delivers training sessions for clubs or schools.
  • Personal trainer, works with clients one-to-one in gyms or leisure centres.
  • Fitness instructor, leads group exercise classes and gym-floor sessions.
  • Sports development officer, runs participation programmes for local communities.
  • Activity leader, organises physical activity sessions for schools or community groups.
  • Leisure centre assistant, supports day-to-day operations at a sports facility.

What you could study next

  • A degree in Sport Science or Sports Coaching, for deeper study and graduate-level roles in sport.
  • Level 4 Certificate in Coaching, a step toward advanced coaching qualifications recognised by national governing bodies.
  • CIMSPA-aligned qualifications, if you want to work as a registered fitness professional.
  • An apprenticeship in sport or fitness, combining work experience with a higher-level qualification.
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