BTEC LEVEL 3 SPORT (single)

Applications Open: 14th November 2025

Applications Close: 13th March 2026

Entry Requirements: - Five GCSEs at Grade 4 or above, including English, and the individual subject entry requirements.

How to Apply: Please apply via the Kent Choices website.

How many subjects can you choose: - You MUST choose 3 subjects (these can be mixture of A-level or BTEC's). Please DO NOT choose anymore than 5 subjects.

Please note that if you are intending to study a course at Invicta Grammar School as part of your course choices, you can only study one Invicta course (maximum) alongside two Valley Park courses.

If you wish to make any changes, you can do so via your application page or send us a message.

Your application will be acknowledged and conditional offer letters will be sent out after the closing date.

The BTEC in Sport is a two year academic course which provides a comprehensive introduction to the study of Sport. You will develop an understanding of the sports industry by exploring the different skills required for different career pathways into the industry. Additionally you will study Fitness Training as well as the Anatomy and Physiology of the body. The course is designed for post-16 learners who aim to progress to higher education and ultimately to employment, possibly in the Sports Industries, as part of a programme of study alongside other BTECs or A levels. The BTEC is both examination and coursework based with four units designed to cover a wide range of academic and vocational skills. You will research fitness training and programming for health, sport and wellbeing and will analyse the results to support improvements in a client’s health and wellbeing. You will learn the functions of the skeletal, muscular, cardiovascular and respiratory systems and explore the effects of exercise on these systems. The course acts as a thorough introduction to the most important aspects of Sport and the various career opportunities in this (and related) fields. If you want to continue with Sport in higher education, you will find a large number of degrees and other similar courses available. Careers in Sport do not come easy; it is expected that you have a wide experience of working on Sports events and playing Sport on a regular basis. If you are dedicated and hard-working, your academic and vocational experience could lead you into a career in teaching, coaching, Sport Science, physiotherapy, events management army careers, personal training, gym instruction, fitness instruction or journalism.

Four units, of which two are external.

Unit 1: Anatomy and Physiology is an examination unit and

Unit 2: Fitness Training and Programming for Health, Sport and Well-Being is a set task.

Unit 3: Professional Development in the Sports Industry and

Unit 4: Sports Leadership are assessed internally through coursework

TRANSFERABLE SKILLS

- Research skills

- Development of communication and leadership Skills.

- Analysis and evaluation

- Team work and co-operation.

Level 2 BTEC: Merit, GCSE PE: Grade 5 or GCSE Biology or Double Science