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BTEC Sport

Leigh Academy Ebbsfleet

Southfleet Road, Swanscombe, Ebbsfleet Green, Kent, DA10 0BZ

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

Available start dates

Available start dates

Tuesday, 01 September 2026
Leigh Academy Ebbsfleet
2 Year(s)
Full time
Daytime/working hours
NULL
Option B

Application Instructions

Applications Open - Wednesday 12 November 2025

Applications Close - Friday, 16 January 2026

Entry Requirements - Admissions into LAE6 are based on candidates successfully meeting our entry requirements of at least five good passes in GCSE subjects (grade 4 or above), including at least a grade 4 in Maths and English, and grade 6 or better in the subjects they wish to study.

How to Apply

Internal Students: Apply via Applicaa using this link: https://ebbsfleetacademy.applicaa.com/sixthform

External Students: Apply via Applicaa using this link: https://ebbsfleetacademy.applicaa.com/sixthform

Please note - after sending your application, you'll receive a welcome email from Applicaa asking for further information.

Course Summary

This course allows pupils to build on prior knowledge from the level 2 course and apply recommendations to a client in how to make lifestyle changes. The course allows pupils to delve into biology and how the body systems work during exercise. The course also allows pupils to discover career paths which they may want to explore after leaving sixth form.


Course Details

Unit 1: Anatomy and Physiology

Unit 2: Fitness Training and Programming for Health, Sport and Well-being

Unit 3 : Professional Development in the Sports Industry

Unit 4: Application of Fitness testing

How will it be delivered and assessed?

Unit 1:

External exam (1h 30 m, 33.3%)

Unit 2:

Externally assessed written task (2h 30m, 33.3%)

Unit 3:

Internally assessed portfolio (16.7%)

Unit 5:

Internally assessed portfolio (16.7%)

Successful BTEC Sport students will have a strong interest in sport and will be involved in sports in their leisure time. Students will need to be independent learners, who are highly motivated and good at working to deadlines. Strong understanding of biology is essential.


Entry requirements

Admissions into EA6 are based on candidates successfully meeting our entry requirements of at least 5 good passes in GCSE subjects (grade 4 or above). This includes achieving at least a grade 4 in Maths and English. If there are any specific grade entry requirements for this subject, they will be listed below.

BTEC Sport: Merit in Sport


Your next steps...

Sports Sciences, Physical Education, Physiotherapy, Sports Management. Teaching, management, coaching, sports therapy, physiotherapy, sports journalism.

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