Free Level 3 Sport Course in Cambridge. Classes run full-time at Long Road Sixth Form College, five days a week during the day. The course takes two years to complete. You'll study anatomy and physiology, sports coaching, sports psychology, nutrition, and rehabilitation, blending scientific theory with practical work. There is a substantial written coursework element alongside the practical sessions, and you'll need to commit around five to ten hours of independent study each week. Entry requires five GCSEs at grade 4 or above, including English Language or English Literature and either PE or a Level 2 Sport qualification at Merit.
Who this course is for
https://www.longroad.ac.uk/sport-level-3
Entry requirements
Five GCSEs at Grade 4 including: Grade 4 in GCSE English Language or GCSE English Literature Grade 4 in GCSE PE or Merit in Level 2 Sport if taken
What you will learn
You'll study anatomy and physiology, covering how the body responds to exercise and training.
You'll develop knowledge of sports nutrition and how diet affects performance.
You'll learn sports coaching principles and how to plan and lead sessions in practical settings.
You'll explore sports psychology and its role in performance and motivation.
You'll gain skills in injury prevention, management, and rehabilitation.
You'll apply exercise physiology to real sporting contexts.
You'll build academic writing and communication skills to support progression to higher education or employment.
How you will learn
Learning is classroom based, combining practical sport sessions with written coursework. Assessment is through coursework assignments and practical tasks rather than formal exams. You will build a portfolio of work across the two years. Independent study of five to ten hours per week is expected to reach the highest grades. Active participation in sport outside college is beneficial but not required.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Long Road Sixth Form College will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Sports coach, planning and delivering sessions for clubs or schools
Personal trainer, working with clients on fitness and exercise goals
Sports development officer, promoting participation in local communities
Fitness instructor, leading classes in gyms or leisure centres
Sports rehabilitation assistant, supporting recovery from injury
Physical education teaching assistant, supporting PE in schools
Leisure centre supervisor, managing facilities and activities
What you could study next
BSc Sport Science, a university degree that builds directly on the anatomy, physiology, and coaching knowledge from this course.
BSc Physiotherapy, for those interested in the rehabilitation and injury management side of the qualification.
BSc Physical Education with QTS, leading to a career as a PE teacher.
Higher or Degree Apprenticeship in Sport Coaching or Exercise Science, combining work and study at Level 4 or above.
