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

CostFree for 16 to 18 year olds
Duration2 years
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryClassroom based
StartFlexible
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyOCR awarding body

A sixth-form course for 16 to 18 year olds. Aged 19 or over? Check which courses you can do free.

About this course

Free Level 3 Sport and Physical Activity Development Course in Lewisham. Classes run at Haberdashers' Aske's Knights Academy, full-time during the day. This two-year course covers the knowledge and practical skills behind sport and physical activity development. You'll need five GCSEs at grades 5 to 9, including English and Maths, to be considered for a place. The course suits those who want to move into sport, coaching, health, or physical education, and it can also open routes into higher education.

Who this course is for

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Entry requirements

5 GSCE Grade 9-5 to include English and Maths

What you will learn

  • You'll explore the principles of sport and physical activity development and how they apply in practice.
  • You'll study anatomy, physiology, and how the body responds to exercise.
  • You'll develop skills in planning and delivering sport and physical activity sessions.
  • You'll learn how to analyse performance and support participants to improve.
  • You'll examine health, fitness, and wellbeing and their role in physical activity.
  • You'll investigate sports psychology and how it influences performance and behaviour.
  • You'll build knowledge of sports leadership, coaching, and working with different groups.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom-based sessions, practical activities, and coursework assignments. Assessment is a mix of internally assessed units and externally assessed components set by OCR. You'll complete assignments, projects, and practical tasks throughout the two years. Some units may include written exams. Your work is assessed against OCR's Cambridge Technical standards.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Haberdashers' Aske's Knights Academy will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Sports coach. Plan and deliver sessions for individuals or groups.
  • Fitness instructor. Support clients in gym or leisure centre settings.
  • Community sport development officer. Promote physical activity in local communities.
  • Personal trainer. Design exercise programmes for individual clients.
  • Sports administrator. Coordinate events, fixtures, and club operations.
  • Physical education teaching assistant. Support PE lessons in schools.
  • Leisure centre assistant. Work across sport and recreation facilities.

What you could study next

A Level 3 Extended Diploma is recognised for entry to higher education. You could progress to a degree in Sport Science, Sports Coaching, Physical Education, or Exercise and Health at university. Some learners go on to a Level 4 or Level 5 Higher National Certificate (HNC or HND) in Sport before moving into degree-level study. If you want to teach PE, a degree followed by a PGCE is the route to qualified teacher status.

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