Sport and Physical Activity OCR Cambridge Technical Extended Certificate Level 3

Applications Open - 20 November 2025 at 8am

Applications Close - 6 February 2026 at 15:00 (Except Beauty L2 which closes on the 22nd May).

General Entry Requirements:

Our level 3 Sixth Form entry requirements are five GCSEs at Grades 9-4 including Maths and English minimum Grade 4. However, please read the course information, which, provides specific details of course content and entry requirements.

For level 2 courses please read the course information.

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Level 3 - Enter your choices in order of preference for Level 3 courses. Students need to select the equivalent of 3 courses (Triple counts as 3), with 2 reserve options if selecting Level 3 courses. Year 12 are expected to study the equivalent of three subjects. Once we close to applicants on the 6 February the options selected will be reviewed and if required we will be in contact.

Level 2 - just add the course required, eg beauty, finance or fitness. However, please look up all entry requirements for individual subjects as some subjects require specific subjects and grades.

Timetable Blocks- Please read carefully: Level 3 Courses Please select 3 subjects and 2 reserve subjects by placing them in a ranked order/ or a Pathway. Once applications close we will review all subjects requested and may be in contact at this time to discuss your chosen subjects further.

Additional optional qualifications such as Arts Award (Gold),Core Maths, Further Maths and the EPQ are not applied for at the Kent Choice stage further information will be provided in the 6th Form induction if you would like to undertake this course in addition to your core qualifications.

How to Apply - Via Kent Choices or through link on our website https://www.hernebayhigh.org/sixth-form/how-to-apply

Further Information: We reserve the right to withdraw courses if insufficient numbers are attracted.

Any queries, please contact 6form@hernebayhigh.org

This is a practical and work-related course. Students will gain an introduction to the knowledge and skills required in the sports industry. Prospective students should have a keen interest in Physical Education and Sport and might be considering a career within the sport or physical education sectors. The course will provide a coherent introduction to the study of sport and, with additional qualifications, will prepare students for further study at College or University. It will be particularly beneficial to those intending to pursue any health, fitness, or sports-related vocation such as recreation management, sports development, coaching or teaching. Within the programme, students will have the opportunity to complete the HSL (Higher Sports Leader Award).

2 Year Course - Normally 5 GCSE Grades in the range of 9-4, as well as Mathematics and English GCSE Grade 4 minimum. A Pass grade in Key Stage 4 Cambridge National in Sports Studies would benefit but is not essential. Extra-curricular (school PE/Sports club) attendance and out of school (local sports club) participation will support the practical units.

You could take this short course with a related GCE or other qualification to prepare for further education in areas of sport such as BTEC Higher Nationals in Sport Management or related degree programmes. You could also go on to study an NVQ vocational qualification in Sports Development, which could be work-based. With further training, you could go into a job related to sport such as a Sport Coach, Trainer or Gym Instructor . The course provides a work related programme of study so you could go straight into a job as it helps you develop the skills, understanding and knowledge that many employers are looking for, especially in the sport and exercise sector.