Football Academy BTEC National Extended Diploma Level 3

Applications Open - 19 November 2026 at 8am

Applications Close - 5 February 2027 at 15:00 (Except Beauty L2/3).

General Entry Requirements:

Our level 3 Sixth Form entry requirements are five GCSEs at Grades 9-4 including Maths and English minimum Grade 4. However, please read the course information, which, provides specific details of course content and entry requirements.

For level 2 courses please read the course information.

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Level 3 - Enter your choices in order of preference for Level 3 courses. Students need to select the equivalent of 3 courses (Triple counts as 3), with 2 reserve options if selecting Level 3 courses. Year 12 are expected to study the equivalent of three subjects. Once we close to applicants on the 5 February the options selected will be reviewed and if required we will be in contact.

Level 2 - just add the course required, eg beauty, finance or fitness. However, please look up all entry requirements for individual subjects as some subjects require specific subjects and grades.

Timetable Blocks- Please read carefully: Level 3 Courses Please select 3 subjects and 2 reserve subjects by placing them in a ranked order/ or a Pathway. Once applications close we will review all subjects requested and may be in contact at this time to discuss your chosen subjects further.

Additional optional qualifications such as Arts Award (Gold),Core Maths, Further Maths and the EPQ are not applied for at the Kent Choice stage further information will be provided in the 6th Form induction if you would like to undertake this course in addition to your core qualifications.

How to Apply - Via Kent Choices or through link on our website https://www.hernebayhigh.org/sixth-form/how-to-apply

Further Information: We reserve the right to withdraw courses if insufficient numbers are attracted.

Any queries, please contact 6form@hernebayhigh.org

This programme is equivalent to 3 A Levels but offers a study programme with coursework and exams. It provides direct access to university and learners do not have to continue to study sport at university after this course, they are open to choose different pathways in unrelated subject areas. The course also grants access to scholarship programmes in the US.

Skills gained will provide a broad introduction to the Sports Sector. Students will gain a deeper understanding by studying 14 different units of work including: Anatomy & Physiology, Exercise & Physiology, Sports Coaching, Fitness Testing for Sport and Exercise, Sports Nutrition, Fitness Training, Psychology for Sports Performance and Sociology of Sport.

Assessment is by a combination of coursework and external assessment.

2 Year Course – Normally 5 GCSE grades in the range of 9-4, including Maths and English GCSE Grade 4 minimum. A Merit grade in a Level 2 Sports course also meets the criteria. It is possible to choose this course without adopting the football alongside. Football applicants are expected to be playing at a good level of competitive football and representing a club. Trials are part of the application process for those choosing football as the bolt-on option.

Successful football candidates are required to purchase the football kit to be worn as uniform.

Football Trials will take place at Herne Bay Football Club

Trial dates will be issued on receipt of application.

Please contact the football academy directly on: footballacademy@hernebayhigh.org

The course leads to a variety of opportunities including Higher Education courses in Sport and related subjects or into employment areas such as coaching and health and fitness.