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NCFE Level 3 Certificate in Sport and Physical Activity (Working in Sport and Leisure)
Ref:
601/8878/9/WIS
Sector:
Leisure, Travel and Tourism
Features:
Learning Resources Available, UCAS, Nested Qualification
Registration & certification fee:
£122.00
Level:
Level 3
Minimum entry age:
16
GLH:
360
TQT:
420
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This qualification has been allocated UCAS points. Please refer to the UCAS website for further details of the points allocation and the most up-to-date information.
This qualification is suitable for learners aged 16 and above.
The qualification is designed for learners who want to go on to higher level studies, and is suitable for use within a Study Programme.
It will give learners skills, knowledge and an understanding of the sport and physical activity sector.
What is a nested qualification?
This qualification is nested. Qualifications within a nested suite allow learners to be topped up to a qualification that is the same level and subject within the Introductory Certificate, Certificate, Diploma and Extended Diploma structure. This can be done by self-service through the Portal. Qualification nests and top-up pricing can be found in our fees list.
Support materials
Mandatory qualification information
Qualification specification (PDF | 4075 KB)
Qualification specification (Word) (DOCX | 2135 KB)
Additional qualification information
Features and benefits (PDF | 91 KB)
Learner overview (PDF | 97 KB)
Letters of endorsement/support
Letter of support - London South Bank University (PDF | 310 KB)
Letter of support - Southampton Solent University (PDF | 220 KB)
Letter of support - University of Huddersfield (PDF | 363 KB)
Letter of support - University of Sunderland (PDF | 267 KB)
Grading information
Grading calculator (XLSX | 18 KB)
Using UMS to calculate qualification grades (PDF | 126 KB)
Support Handbook
Support Handbook (PDF | 327 KB)
Assessment materials
Internal assessments
Internal assessment sample tasks (PDF | 157 KB)
Teaching materials
Unit breakdown
Mandatory units
Exercise, Health and Lifestyle (J/508/4583)
Preparing for a Career in Sport and Physical Activity (D/508/4637)
Work Experience in Sport (Y/508/4586)
Optional units
Personal and Professional Development (D/508/4623)
Performance Management in Sport and Physical Activity Businesses (Y/508/4619)
Marketing Skills for Sport and Physical Activity (L/508/4620)
Managing Facilities for Sport and Physical Activity (R/508/4621)
Customer Service in Sport and Physical Activity (R/508/4618)
Innovation and Enterprise (H/508/4638)
Sport Development (L/508/4598)
Practical Team Sports (D/508/4587)
Practical Individual Sports (H/508/4588)
Assessing Risk in Sport (F/508/4582)
Fitness Training and Programming (D/508/4590 )
Fitness Testing for Sport and Exercise (H/508/4591)
Sports Nutrition (Y/508/4622)
Psychology for Sports Performance (K/508/4592)
Current Issues in Sport (A/508/4595)
Instructing Physical Activity and Exercise (F/508/4596)
Sports Injuries (J/508/4597)
Sports Coaching (D/508/4122)
Leadership in Sport (R/508/4599)
Outdoor and Adventurous Expeditions (M/508/4125)
Analysis of Sports Performance (A/508/4600)
Ethics and Values in Sport (F/508/4601)
Business in Sport (J/508/4602)
Sport and Exercise Massage (L/508/4603)
Organising Sports Events (R/508/4604)
Applied Strength and Conditioning (D/508/4606)
Supporting Active Healthy Lifestyles in the Local Community (L/508/4617)
Encouraging Active Lifestyles (H/508/4624)