BTEC Sport

Applications Open: 7th November 2025 at 9am

Applications Close: 30th January 2026 4pm

Entry Requirements: - 5 GCSE's Grade 4 and above, including Maths and/or English plus additional subject specific entry requirements.

How to Apply: - Please apply via KentChoices

This is an excellent option to extend a greater understanding of sport science, exercise physiology, sports psychology and sports industry.

Year 12

Unit 1: - Anatomy and Physiology. In this unit students will explore how the skeletal, muscular, cardiovascular, and respiratory systems function and the fundamentals of the energy systems.

Unit 4: - Sports Psychology - This unit covers the psychological dimensions of sport, and introduces psychological techniques that can be used to enhance performance.

Year 13

Unit 3: - Professional Development in the Sports Industry. In this unit students will learn the knowledge and skills required for different career pathways in sports industry. Learners will take part in, and reflect on, a personal skills audit, career action plan and practical interview assessment activities.

Unit 2 – Fitness Training and Programming for Health, Sport and Well-being. In this unit students will explore client screening and lifestyle assessment, fitness training methods and fitness programming to support improvements in a client’s health and wellbeing.

Exam and Controlled Assessment

GSCE PE grade 5 and GCSE English grade 5. Those who did not take PE at GCSE may still apply with a grade 5 in Science and/or Biology or BTEC level 2 in Sport with Distinction grade.

This course can help students in the quest to careers and higher education qualifications in sports science. Related jobs for students who opt for Sport Level 3 include: physiotherapy, performance analyst, dietician, sports coach, sports.