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What You Will Study

Learners undertaking this qualification will study the following units:

  • Exercise, Health and Lifestyle
  • Preparing for a Career in Sport and Physical Activity
  • Work Experience in Sport
  • Practical Team Sports
  • Instructing Physical Activity and Exercise
  • Leadership in Sport
  • Fitness Testing for Sport and Exercise
  • Fitness Training and Programming
  • Supporting Active Healthy Lifestyles in the Local Community
  • How You Will Be Assessed

    There are no exams and assessments will be in the form of project-based activities, practical demonstration of skills, reports and formal presentations.

  • Entry Requirements

    Level 3 Certificate
    4 GCSEs at Grade 9-4 including English.

    OR

    Level 2 Sport with relevant English and/or Maths.

    Level 3 Diploma
    5 GCSEs at Grade 9-4, including English and Maths.

  • Further Study

    On completion of the Level 3 programme students can progress onto Higher Education, an apprenticeship or gain employment. Students looking at moving into Higher Education can continue their studies and gain employment in a number of areas.