Free Level 3 Sport and Physical Activity Development Course in London. Classes run at Harris Academy Chobham, full-time over two years. You'll study sport and physical activity through applied, practical learning. Units cover body systems, sports coaching and leadership, sports organisation, nutrition, sports injuries and rehabilitation, and working safely in sport and leisure settings. You'll need five GCSEs at grades 9 to 4, including grade 4 in English Language and Physical Education, to be considered for a place.
Who this course is for
Students will study sport and physical activity through applied learning and will study the following mandatory units: Body systems and the effects of physical activity; Sports coaching and activity leadership; Sports organization and development; Working safely in sport, exercise, health and leisure; Performance analysis in sport and exercise (Extended Diploma only); Physical activity for specific groups; Nutrition and diet for sport and exercise (Extended Diploma only); Sports injuries and rehabilitation (Extended Diploma only); The business of sport (Extended Diploma only); Improving fitness for sport and physical activity (Extended Diploma only); Organisation of sports event (Extended Diploma only); Working in active leisure facilities (Extended Diploma only); Practical skills in sport and physical activities (Extended Diploma only). This qualification is assess using a combination of external assessment, set and marked by OCR, and internal assessment, where the teacher assesses learners' work which is externally moderated by OCR.
Entry requirements
5 GCSEs at grades 9-4 with grade 4 in English language and a 4 or above in Physical Education
What you will learn
You'll explore how body systems respond to physical activity and exercise.
You'll develop sports coaching and activity leadership skills.
You'll study how sports organisations are structured and how sport is developed at community level.
You'll learn how to work safely in sport, exercise, health and leisure environments.
You'll analyse performance in sport and exercise settings.
You'll plan and deliver physical activity for specific groups with different needs.
You'll understand nutrition and diet and how they affect sport and exercise performance.
You'll learn how to identify, manage and support recovery from sports injuries.
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom-based sessions and applied, practical activities. Assessment is through a combination of internally assessed units and externally assessed components set by OCR. You'll build a portfolio of work across the course and sit assessments that test your knowledge and understanding of sport and physical activity development.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Harris Academy Chobham will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Sports coach, working with individuals or teams to improve performance
Community sport development officer, growing participation in local sport
Leisure centre assistant, supporting activities and programmes at a facility
Personal trainer, designing and delivering fitness programmes for clients
Sports administrator, supporting the running of clubs or sporting organisations
Physical activity coordinator, planning activity programmes for specific groups
Sports injury rehabilitation assistant, supporting recovery under qualified supervision
What you could study next
Foundation Degree or BSc in Sports Science or Sports Coaching: the natural next step for deeper study of sport, exercise, and human performance at university level.
Level 4 Certificate in Coaching: a professional qualification for those wanting to specialise in a particular sport or coaching context.
CIMSPA-recognised qualifications: sector-specific credentials for personal training, gym instruction, or fitness leadership roles.
