What does the Qualification Involve?

Ensuring that students have high-quality and sustainable PE provision has the potential to provide them with the passion and engagement to see the benefits of sport and physical activity throughout their lives.

This nationally-recognised qualification, which is part of the Professional Institute for Accredited Physical Education, is aimed at upskilling colleagues involved in the delivery of school sport and physical activity as part of the curriculum.

Delegates completing the Level 3 Certificate will develop the skills and confidence to support the delivery of PESSPA through planning, delivering and reviewing high quality programmes.

By completing the Level 3 Diploma, delegates will additionally develop the ability to assess the impact of PESSPA programmes both on the school and the community, as well as developing their own delivery practices to further support pupil progression.

Click HERE to request the specification for the Level 3 Certificate in Supporting the Delivery of Physical Education, School Sport and Physical Activity.

Click HERE to request the specification for the Level 3 Diploma in Supporting the Delivery of Physical Education, School Sport and Physical Activity.

How do I Study for the Qualification?

The qualification has been designed to be delivered by either face-to-face study or blended learning, making use of virtual channels for knowledge acquisition supported by traditional assessment.

This qualification is open to Teaching Assistants, coaches and apprentices involved in supporting the teaching of PESSPA.

Find your nearest Professional Qualification Centre (PQC) HERE.

Deliver the Qualification

If you’d like to deliver the Level 3 Qualifications as a Professional Qualification Centre (PQC), register your interest HERE.