Free Level 3 Sport and Physical Activity Development Course in Torquay. Classes run full-time at Torquay Academy, five days a week during the day. The course runs over two years. You'll study sports leadership, coaching, and the development of sports performers, alongside building your own practical performance. Entry requires five GCSEs at grade 5 or above.
Who this course is for
This course focuses on developing an individual's under standing of the skills and knowledge required to enter the sports industry, whilst still being able to develop their own practical performance. Sports leadership, coaching and the development of a sports performer are key themes that run through the course.
Entry requirements
5 GCSE's level 5 or above
What you will learn
You'll explore the principles of sports coaching and how to apply them in practice.
You'll study sports leadership, including how to plan and lead sessions.
You'll analyse the development of sports performers and the factors that affect performance.
You'll develop your own practical sporting performance across the two years.
You'll examine the structure and demands of the sports industry.
You'll investigate sports psychology and its role in performance.
You'll learn about fitness testing, training methods, and programme design.
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom sessions, practical activities, and coursework. Assessment is through a combination of internally assessed units and externally assessed components set by OCR. Internally assessed work includes assignments, projects, and practical tasks marked at the centre. Externally assessed components are set and marked by OCR. There are no traditional written exams for every unit, but some units include timed assessments.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Torquay Academy will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Sports coach: plan and deliver coaching sessions in your sport
Fitness instructor: lead exercise classes or gym-floor sessions
Community sports development officer: grow participation in local sport
PE teaching assistant: support physical education in schools
Sports administrator: coordinate events, fixtures, and club operations
Personal trainer: design and deliver one-to-one fitness programmes
Leisure centre assistant: support day-to-day operations at a sports facility
What you could study next
Foundation Degree or BA in Sports Coaching, Sports Science, or Physical Education: the natural next step into higher education, building on your Extended Diploma.
Level 4 Certificate in Education and Training: if you want to move into teaching or training roles in sport.
Sport-specific coaching licences (FA, RFU, England Athletics): add recognised coaching credentials in your chosen sport alongside or after your studies.
