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Level 3 Sports & Exercise Science

at East Lancashire Learning Group, Nelson · other provider

Level 3Vocational and tradeCertificate2 yearsFull time

What the college says

Take your passion for sport further with Level 3 Sport & Exercise Science! Explore how the body and mind impact performance through fitness testing, sports psychology, biomechanics, and nutrition. With hands-on training, gym sessions, and performance analysis, you’ll combine practical skills with the science of sport. Trips, guest speakers, and projects keep things exciting while preparing you for university, apprenticeships, or careers in sport, health, and fitness.

What you need to get on

5 GCSE passes at a minimum of Grade 4, which must include a Grade 3 and 4 in English Language or Literature and Maths, in either combination.

How you are assessed

Learning a trade with tools and equipment, often in a college workshop or salon.

What this level means

The A-level-equivalent step, and what universities and employers ask for.

Is it open to 16 to 18 year olds?

Approved for 16 to 18 study on the government's Section 96 list.

Where it runs

  • Nelson and Colne College

    Scotland Road, Nelson, BB9 7YT

    DaytimeClassroom based
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  • Accrington and Rossendale College

    Broad Oak Campus Broad Oak Road, Accrington, BB5 2AW

    DaytimeClassroom based
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Start dates

  • 1 September 2026 · Nelson
  • 1 September 2026 · Accrington

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