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Sport and Physical Activity

at Lipson Co-Operative Academy, Plymouth · school or sixth form

Level 3Vocational and tradeCertificate2 yearsFull time

What the college says

If you enjoy sport and want to develop a career in the sports industry then this course provides an introduction to the knowledge and skills you'll need. Equivalent to 1 A level, it can prepare you for employment or an apprenticeship in the sports industry. When studied alongside other level 3 qualifications it can be used as a stepping stone to higher education.

What you need to get on

4-5 GCSE's grades 9-4 (A*-C) including English, maths and science. You don't need to have studied a sports related qualification previously.

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

  • Lipson Co-operative Academy

    Bernice Terrace, Plymouth, PL4 7PG

    DaytimeClassroom based
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Start dates

  • 1 September 2026 · Plymouth

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