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

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. The course is for 16 to 19 year olds.

You'll study body systems, sports coaching, sports organisation, and sports injuries and rehabilitation. Units cover how the skeletal, muscular, cardiovascular, and respiratory systems support performance. You'll also learn how to plan and deliver coaching sessions, and how to recognise and treat common sports injuries. Entry typically requires grade 4 or above in a GCSE science subject, with grade 4 in GCSE Maths and GCSE English Language also recommended.

You'll finish with a Cambridge Technical Extended Certificate in Sport and Physical Activity, equivalent to one A Level.

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 understand how the skeletal, muscular, cardiovascular, respiratory, and energy systems support sporting performance.
  • You'll explore how training and lifestyle affect the body's key systems.
  • You'll learn the theory behind effective sports coaching and activity leadership.
  • You'll plan and deliver sports or activity sessions and reflect on your own practice.
  • You'll understand how sport is organised in the UK and the roles of key organisations.
  • You'll study sports development, including who it targets and how its success is measured.
  • You'll learn to recognise and treat common sports injuries, including immediate and long-term rehabilitation.
  • You'll explore the psychological impact of sports injuries and strategies to minimise injury risk.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom-based study at The Sixth Form College Farnborough. The course uses a mix of theory lessons and practical sessions. Assessment includes coursework and assignments across all units. Some units are assessed externally. You'll build a portfolio of evidence from your planning and delivery of coaching sessions.

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 individuals or teams.
  • Fitness instructor, leads exercise classes or gym-floor sessions.
  • Activity leader, organises and runs physical activity programmes in community settings.
  • Sports development officer, works to increase participation in sport locally.
  • Leisure centre assistant, supports day-to-day operations at a sports facility.
  • Personal trainer, designs fitness programmes for individual clients.

What you could study next

  • Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Coaching, Teaching and Instructing, a practical qualification for those moving into hands-on coaching roles.
  • BTEC Level 3 National Diploma in Sport, a broader qualification if you want to deepen your sport science knowledge.
  • Foundation Degree or BA in Sports Coaching or Sport Science, for those looking to study at university level.
  • Level 3 Award in Education and Training, useful if you want to move into teaching or instructing roles.
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