Level 3 Sport and Physical Activity Course in Westminster. Classes run at City of Westminster College Paddington Green, full-time during the day. Entry requirements are assessed individually, so you don't need to meet a fixed set of grades to apply. The course runs for 36 weeks and covers coaching, fitness, performance, and sports science. You'll train in a Sport England-standard sports hall and a fully equipped fitness suite, and gain work experience in sport and fitness settings. This level 3 sport and physical activity qualification opens doors to employment, apprenticeships, or higher education in the sports industry.
Who this course is for
16-18 Only
Entry requirements
Entry Requirements will be assessed on an individual basis
What you will learn
You'll develop coaching skills and learn how to plan and lead sports sessions.
You'll study the science behind physical performance and fitness.
You'll build practical skills in fitness training and exercise delivery.
You'll explore sports business and the wider sports industry.
You'll gain work experience in coaching, fitness, or sport settings.
You'll take part in competitive sport and enrichment activities at the college.
How you will learn
You'll learn through a mix of classroom sessions and practical activity in the sports hall and fitness suite. Assessment is based on coursework, practical tasks, and projects throughout the year. You'll also complete work experience placements in sport and fitness settings. Teaching draws on industry and coaching experience, and you'll take part in trips to major sports venues.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. City of Westminster College Paddington Green will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Sports coach. Plan and deliver sessions for clubs or schools.
Fitness instructor. Lead classes and support clients in gyms or leisure centres.
Personal trainer. Design and deliver one-to-one fitness programmes.
Community sport development officer. Promote sport participation locally.
Sports administrator. Support the running of clubs, events, or organisations.
Teaching assistant (PE). Support physical education in schools.
Leisure centre assistant. Work across facilities in a sport and leisure setting.
What you could study next
Level 4 Certificate or Diploma in Coaching. Deepen your coaching knowledge and work toward professional coaching roles.
Foundation Degree or BA in Sport Science or Sports Coaching. Many universities accept this Level 3 Diploma as an entry qualification.
Level 3 Personal Training Qualification. Specialise in fitness and work as a personal trainer.
Sports Apprenticeship. Combine paid work with structured training in a sport or fitness setting.
