Level 3 Sport and Physical Activity Course in Wallsend. Classes run at Tyne Metropolitan College, full-time during the day. This one-year course covers sport and physical activity in depth, with a rugby specialism available through the college's TruGby programme. You'll study topics across sport science, coaching, health, and physical activity. No specific entry requirements apply, so contact the college to find out more. The course suits those who want a solid grounding in sport and physical activity before moving into employment or further study.
Who this course is for
Programme Title = TRUGBY | Course Title = Rugby Courses (TM) | Qualification Aim Reference = 60188832 | Qualification Aim Title = Extended Diploma in Sport and Physical Activity | College Delivery Area = Sport Professional and Creative Industries (Note: 1 other start date(s) for this course exist. Please contact the college for further information.)
Entry requirements
No specific entry requirements - contact the College for further details.
What you will learn
You'll develop knowledge of sport science and how the body responds to physical activity.
You'll study coaching principles and how to plan and lead sessions.
You'll explore health, fitness, and the role of physical activity in wellbeing.
You'll learn about sports development and how physical activity is organised in communities.
You'll build practical skills through sport and physical activity classes and applied tasks.
You'll study nutrition and its relationship to sport performance.
How you will learn
Learning takes place in the classroom and through practical sport and physical activity sessions. Assessment is a mix of coursework, assignments, and practical tasks across the units of the Extended Diploma. You'll build a portfolio of evidence over the year. Some units may include observations of your coaching or practical performance.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Tyne Metropolitan College will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Sports coach, working with teams or individuals at club or community level
Fitness instructor, leading exercise sessions in gyms or leisure centres
Community sport development officer, promoting physical activity locally
Personal trainer, designing programmes for individual clients
Sports administrator, supporting clubs or governing bodies
Teaching assistant (PE), supporting physical education in schools
Leisure centre assistant, working across facilities and activities
What you could study next
Level 4 Certificate or Diploma in Sport and Physical Activity, for a deeper specialism in coaching or sport science.
Foundation Degree in Sport, offered at many universities as a two-year work-linked route.
BA (Hons) in Sport Coaching, Sport Science, or Physical Education, building toward graduate-level roles in sport.
CIMSPA-endorsed coaching qualifications, if you want to specialise in a specific sport or activity.
