BTEC Sport

Applications Open: - 30 January 2026

Applications Close: - 8 May 2026

Entry Requirements: - For entry onto our A Level and BTEC courses we require:

• a minimum of 6 separately identifiable GCSE subjects at an average grade 5.5 or above and at least a grade 5 in English and a grade 4 in Mathematics;

• a grade 6 or above in the chosen course of study or a related subject as specified in the sixth form prospectus.

• two grade 7sin Mathematics or Sciences, to study 2 or more Sciences or Mathematics and Science.

How to Apply: - Please apply via KentChoices

Sports Studies

Course content:

Unit 1: Anatomy and Physiology- understanding the body systems, structure and function of the musculo-skeletal systems and the cardio-respiratory systems, along with how sport and exercise affects the three energy systems.

Unit 2: Fitness training and programming for Health Sport and Well-being - assessing and screening clients regarding their lifestyle and nutritional habits and designing fitness training programmes.

Unit 3: Professional development in the Sports Industry- understanding the sports industry and the types of careers that can be pursued. Building a career plan, applying for jobs, being interviewed.

Unit 6: Sports Psychology: Understanding the different psychological factors that can affect sports participation and performance.

Assessment:

Unit 3: Term 1 and 2 of Year 1.

Assessed internally by the teacher in the form of written reports and presentations. Two pieces of coursework are completed one based around a potential career that you may pursue in the sports industry and the other is more practically focussed where you complete the processes necessary to apply for a job, are interviewed for the position and evaluate your performance, based upon observation sheets and video footage taken of the interview.

Unit 1: May/June of Year 1.

Externally assessed examination 1 hour 30 minutes

Unit 2: Jan/Feb of Year 2.

Externally assessed using an examination set by Pearson. The examination consists of two parts-

Part A is supplied a few weeks before your examination and consists of a scenario based on an individual who requires guidance on training, lifestyle and nutrition.

Part B is a written examination under controlled conditions, in which you use your research notes to complete a task that builds upon Part A

Unit 6: Term 3 and 4 of Year 2.

Assessed internally by the teacher in the form of written reports and training programmes three learning aims need to be met. A report that investigates the psychological influences on sports performance-eg personality and motivation. A written report on the group dynamics that influence a team performance and a fitness training programme

Minimum requirement Level 2 Merit grade or above in Level 1 / 2 Health and Fitness,

Or GCSE PE grade 5.

Or Combined Science grade 5 with English Language grade 5.