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BTEC Sport

Sir Geoffrey Leigh Academy

Sir Geoffrey Leigh Academy , Green Street Green Road , Dartford, Kent, DA1 1QE

National Extended Certificate (BTEC)
Level 3
Leisure, Travel and Tourism

Available start dates

Available start dates

Monday, 02 September 2024
Sir Geoffrey Leigh Academy
2 Year(s)
Full time
Daytime/working hours

Application Instructions

Applications Open - 12 November 2025

Applications Close - 12 April 2026

Entry Requirements - All entry requirements can be found in our course directory here.

How to Apply - To apply for Post-16 at Sir Geoffrey Leigh Academy, please follow the link to Applicca, our admissions registration form: https://sgla.applicaa.com/inyear

Course Summary

In Sport, students will learn how to work independently and gain the ability to research actively and methodically. These are transferable skills that further education providers value. This subject will cover aspects on Applied Anatomy and Physiology, Fitness Training and Programming for Health, Sport and Well-being, Professional Development in the Sports Industry and Sports Leadership and be assessed through both external examinations and internal assessments . This subject will provide students with a broad knowledge of Sport for further education or employment within the sporting industry.


Course Details

Mandatory Units:, Anatomy & Physiology (written exam, externally marked must be passed, 1 hour 30 minute exam that will contain a mix of short and long answer questions.), Fitness Training & Programming for Health, Sport & Well-being (synoptic task unit externally marked & unit must be passed), Professional Development in the Sports Industry (internal assignment internally marked, must be passed), + Optional unit at the teacher's discretion

How will it be delivered and assessed?

Externally and internally assessed units

Entry requirements

  • 5+ GCSE 9-4 grades including:
  • GCSE English Language: 4,
  • GCSE Combined Science: 4-4,
  • GCSE Physical Education: 5

Your next steps...

This course will prepare you for an Undergraduate degree course at University.

Careers could include:

Sports Coach

PE Teacher

Sports Therapist

Performance Analysis

Nutritionist

Physiotherapist


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