Free Level 3 Sport and Physical Activity Development Course in Stevenage. Classes run full-time at Barnwell School during the day. This level 3 sport and physical activity development qualification takes 18 months to complete. You'll study the science behind sport, how to plan and deliver physical activity, and how organisations in the sector operate. Entry typically requires grades A* to C at GCSE. The course covers the depth and breadth of a sport and physical activity development qualification that universities and employers in the sector recognise.
Who this course is for
Extended Diploma in Sports Studies
Entry requirements
B grade A* - C
What you will learn
You'll explore the anatomy and physiology that underpins sport and exercise performance.
You'll study how to plan, deliver, and evaluate physical activity sessions.
You'll learn about sports coaching principles and how to apply them in practice.
You'll examine how sports organisations and governing bodies work.
You'll develop knowledge of health, fitness, and wellbeing in relation to physical activity.
You'll investigate sport psychology and how it affects performance.
You'll analyse sports development pathways and community participation strategies.
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom-based lessons at Barnwell School, combining taught sessions with practical activity. Assessment is through a mix of coursework assignments and externally assessed units set by OCR. You'll build a portfolio of evidence over the 18 months and sit some assessed tasks under timed conditions. Your teachers will give you feedback on assignments throughout the course.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Barnwell School will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Sports coach, running sessions for clubs or community groups
Fitness instructor, leading exercise classes or gym-floor sessions
Sports development officer, growing participation in a local area
Physical education teaching assistant, supporting PE lessons in schools
Leisure centre supervisor, managing facilities and programmes
Personal trainer, working with individual clients on fitness goals
Community sport coordinator, organising events and outreach activities
What you could study next
Foundation Degree or BA in Sports Coaching, Sports Science, or Physical Education. This Extended Diploma meets the entry requirements for many university degree programmes in sport.
Level 4 Certificate in Coaching (sport-specific). Deepens coaching skills for a particular sport or discipline.
PGCE or School Direct (Physical Education). If you go on to a degree, this leads to qualified teacher status in PE.
