Sport Level 3 Introductory Certificate (Single) [Y1]

Our Level 3 Sport course (Single) will give you the necessary knowledge, skills, and behaviours you need to work in the sports industry. You will learn more about anatomy and physiology, sports injuries, sports nutrition, and fitness testing for sport and exercise. This course is worth 1 A-level over two years and you must choose an additiona 2l A-Levels alongside this course to make up your full time programme.

During this exciting Level 3 qualification, you will study three units per year which may consist of the principles of anatomy and physiology, exploring the physiology of fitness, and discovering more about exercise, health and lifestyle. You may also learn about a huge range of sports injuries, how you can treat them, and measures you can take to prevent them. You may also consider diet, sports nutrition, and how it affects performance and gain a solid understanding of fitness testing for sport and exercise. Finally, you may study theories of sports coaching, learn the dynamics of team sports, and preparing for a career in sport.

There will be continuous assessments throughout the course as well as specific assessments at set times of the year. You will produce three coursework-based assignments as well as practical, coaching, presentations and written work for each unit.

Our general entry criteria to study 3 A-Levels is: Minimum five GCSEs grade 4-9 with English Language or Maths at grade 5. For a mixed Level 3 programme the criteria are: Minimum five GCSEs grade 4-9 with English Language or Maths at grade 4. Subject specific entry criteria apply:

Once you have finished this course, you could increase your sports qualifications with a Level 2 Certificate in Fitness Instructing or Level 3 Diploma in Personal Training. This qualification is the equivalent of 1 A-Level which means you may also progress to university to study sports-based degree courses, such as sports science, sports coaching, or sports psychology