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Level 3 Sport Course in Wallsend

Cost£3,695.00
Duration1 year
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryClassroom based
Start1 Oct 2026
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyNCFE awarding body
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About this course

Level 3 Sport Course in Wallsend. Classes run at Tyne Metropolitan College, full-time during the day.

The course covers sport and physical activity at Level 3. You'll study topics such as coaching principles, sports development, anatomy and physiology, and how physical activity affects health. The course takes around one year to complete.

You'll finish with an NCFE Diploma in Sport and Physical Activity.

Who this course is for

Programme Title = TRUGBY | Course Title = Rugby Courses (TM) | Qualification Aim Reference = 60188820 | Qualification Aim Title = Diploma (720) 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 explore the principles of sports coaching and how to apply them.
  • You'll study anatomy and physiology relevant to sport and exercise.
  • You'll learn how physical activity supports health and wellbeing.
  • You'll develop knowledge of sports development and participation.
  • You'll examine how to plan and deliver physical activity sessions.
  • You'll build understanding of sports leadership and organisation.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom-based sessions at Tyne Metropolitan College. Assessment is through a combination of coursework, practical tasks, and written assignments. Your progress is assessed throughout the course rather than through a single final exam.

What you will need to bring

Tyne Metropolitan College will confirm what you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Sports coach, plans and delivers coaching sessions for a club or community group.
  • Community sports development officer, promotes participation in sport and physical activity.
  • Fitness instructor, leads exercise sessions in a gym or leisure centre.
  • Sports administrator, supports the running of a sports club or organisation.
  • Physical activity coordinator, organises activity programmes for schools or community settings.
  • Personal trainer, requires additional fitness qualifications alongside this Diploma.

What you could study next

  • A Level 4 or 5 qualification in Sports Coaching or Sports Science, for those wanting to specialise further.
  • A foundation degree or bachelor's degree in Sport, Physical Education, or a related subject, for roles in teaching or sports science.
  • A coaching licence through a national governing body, needed for higher-level coaching roles in specific sports.
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