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BTEC Level 3 National Diploma in Sport

Thomas Aveling School, The

Arethusa Road, Rochester, Kent, ME1 2UW

National Diploma (BTEC)
Level 3
Health, Public Services and Care

Available start dates

Available start dates

Tuesday, 01 September 2026
The Thomas Aveling School
2 Year(s)
Full time
Daytime/working hours

Application Instructions

Applications Open: Thursday, 6 November from 5pm

Applications Close: date and time to be confirmed by the school soon!

How To Apply:

Internal students - Apply via Applicaa using this link - https://thomasaveling.applicaa.com/year12

External students - Apply via KentChoices using this link - https://www.kentprospectus.co.uk/login. Please note - After sending your application, you'll receive a welcome email from Applicaa asking for further information.

Entry Requirements: Five GCSEs grade 4 and above. Refer to individual subjects for the specific entry requirements.

Course Summary

In the Sixth Form, students will have the opportunity to extend their knowledge in sport by taking either a single or a double award in Level 3 Sport. Both courses are designed to provide students with a vocational understanding of the types of job available, if they choose a career in sport.

The National Diploma in Sport includes 9 units of which 6 are mandatory. Three mandatory units are externally assessed.

Course Details

Year 12

• Anatomy and Physiology
• Professional Development in the Sports Industry
• Skill Acquisition (Diploma)
• Application of fitness testing (Diploma)
• Fitness, Training and Programming for Health, Sport and Well-being

Year 13

• Fitness, Training and Programming for Health, Sport and Well-being
• Sports Leadership
• Coaching for performance (Diploma)
• Investigating Business in Sport and the Active Leisure Industry (Diploma)
• Practical Sports Performance (Diploma)

How will it be delivered and assessed?

Coursework and internal and external exams

Entry requirements

No additional requirements

Your next steps...

https://qualifications.pearson.com/en/qualifications/btec-nationals/sport-2016.html


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