Sport & Physical Activity Development Level 3

This qualification consists of seven units, four mandatory units and one specialist units and has the academic equivalence of 1.5 A-Levels. The course units for study are Anatomy and Physiology related to Fitness; Fitness Training and Programming; Professional Development in the Sports Industry; Sports Leadership; Practical Sports Performance; Coaching for Performance; Sport Psychology. You will produce three or four assignments for each unit.

Assessment: You will be assessed on a continuous assessment basis with assignments at specific times throughout the year. Assessment methods include essay writing, presentations and practical observations.

Minimum five grade 4-9 at GCSE or successful completion of the Level 2 course, and English and/or maths at grade 4.

Learners may wish to progress to year 2 to complete the Level 3 Extended Diploma, which is an additional 8 units. To do so you must achieve the Foundation Diploma.