Student on exercise bike

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.