Sport and Physical Activity, Level 3 (2 A Level Equivalent)

Minsthorpe Community College

Minsthorpe Lane, South Elmsall, Pontefract, West Yorkshire, WF9 2UJ

Cambridge Technical Diploma

Level 3

Available start dates

Tuesday, 08 September 2026

Minsthorpe Community College

2 Year(s)

Full time

Daytime/working hours

Block C

Course Summary

Equivalent to 2 A Levels, so you would need to choose 1 more subject choice.

This course is ideal for students who would like to extend their knowledge of Sport and Physical Activity through vocational learning. It will provide learners with the

opportunity to develop the core knowledge, skills and understanding required by the sport and physical activity sector and to develop further skills by completing a wide range of units through a sports coaching pathway.

What skills will I acquire?

• Critical thinking

• Problem solving

• Analytical thinking

• Quantitative reasoning

• Construct logical arguments and expose illogical arguments

• Communication

• Time management

• Teamwork

• Independence

Course Details

3 Exams

Body Systems and the Effects of Physical Activity
Sports Organisation and Development
Working Safely in Sport, Exercise, Health & Leisure

8 Coursework units

Sports Coaching and Activity Leadership
Performance Analysis in Sport & Exercise
Organisation of Sports Events
Physical Activity for Specific Groups
Health & Fitness Testing for Sport & Exercise
Sports Injuries & Rehabilitation
Practical Skills in Sport and Physical Activities
Sport & Exercise Psychology

Entry requirements

5 GCSE A* - C or 9-4, (will have to pick one other A'level/BTEC too if selecting this course)

Your next steps...

* Sports Centres
* Leisure Centres
* Fitness Centres
* Sports Coaching
* Personal Fitness Training

Progress on to Higher Education for Degrees in:

* Sports Science
* Sports/Fitness Management
* Teaching
* Sports Coaching
* Sports Psychology
* Physiotherapy
* Sports Marketing

Additional information

http://www.applywakefield.co.uk/ViewOpportunity.aspx?iD=153

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