BTEC Sport

• Level 2 Pathway - For students who still need to resit their Mathematics and English Language GCSE's to gain a Grade 4 alongside Level 2 BTECs.
  
• Level 3 Vocational - For students who have gained a grade 4 in their Mathematics and English Language OR English Literature.
• IBCP Programme - For students gaining 5 GCSE's at Grade 4 and above including Mathematics and English Language.
• Sports Academies (Basketball/Football) - For students wishing to pursue Sport professionally alongside their studies. The academy must be taken in addition to one of the other three pathways on offer.

Number of subjects required:

• Level 3 Pathway - Please select three Level 3 courses (BTEC or RSL)
• IBCP Pathway - Please select two IB Diploma courses and two Level 3 Vocational courses (BTEC or RSL)

Please see our website for our online prospectus, which includes more detailed information about each subject that we offer.

How to Apply:

To apply for the Level 2, Level 3 and IBCP pathway please apply via Kent Choices

To apply for the Basketball or Football academies please email parrym@ntc.kent.sch.uk to express interest and receive invitations to trials.

National Foundation Diploma - Equivalent to 1.5 A Levels

The Sport course covers topics including sports leadership, fitness training, anatomy and physiology. Theoretical knowledge about different types of sport and physical activity are applied to students own practical performance.

Unit 1 - Anatomy and Physiology

Unit 2 - Fitness Training & Programming for Health, Sport & Well-Being

Unit 3 - Professional Development in the Sports Industry

Unit 4 - Sports Leadership

Unit 5 - Application of Fitness Testing

Unit 7 - Practical Sports Performance

Unit 8 - Coaching for Performance

Units 1 & 2 are assessed externally through exams.

The remaining 5 units are assessed internally and externally moderated.

You must have at least:

4 in GCSE English Language

4 in GCSE Mathematics

Preferred but not essential:

Level 2 qualification in Sport

University Degrees in:

Sports Coaching, Sport Psychology, Sports Science, Sports Studies etc.

Employment in: Coaching, Performance analyst, Personal training, Physiotherapy, Teaching etc.

Higher Level Apprenticeships