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Sport

at Downend School, Bristol · school or sixth form

Level 3Vocational and tradeCertificate2 yearsFull timeFree

What the college says

Sport allows you to develop your knowledge and understanding of the physiology and psychology of sport in this ever changing and growing sector. As part of the course you will study body systems and the effects of physical activity, fitness training and programming for health, sport and well-being, and sports coaching and active leadership. An engaging programme for those students who are either clear about the area of employment they wish to enter or enthusiastic about following a related course in higher education e.g., teaching, coaching, physiotherapist, fitness instructor or sports nutritionists.

What you need to get on

4 in GCSE PE or Merit at Level 2 Cambridge Technical

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

  • Downend School

    Westerleigh Road Downend, Bristol, BS16 6XA

    DaytimeClassroom based
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Start dates

  • 1 September 2026 · Bristol

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