Level 3 BTEC Sport Double Award

Whitstable School, The

Bellevue Road, Whitstable, Kent, CT5 1PX

National Diploma (BTEC)

Level 3

Available start dates

Tuesday, 01 September 2026

The Whitstable School

Application Instructions

Applications open:- Monday 4th November at 9.00am

Applications close:- 25th August 2026

Entry Requirements: - They vary for each course.

How to Apply: - Please apply via KentChoices.

Course Summary

Students will cover a range of units which will be assessed both internally and externally. There will also be written examinations.

An introduction to the sport sector through applied learning that supports progression to higher education. It forms part of a programme of study that includes other vocational or general qualifications.

Course Details

Internally assessed units:

The two units below are internally assessed and subject to external standards verification.

Unit 3: Professional Development in the Sports Industry

Unit 4: Sports Leadership

Learners are assessed using a variety of styles to help them develop a broad range of transferable skills. Learners could be given opportunities to:

write up the findings of their own research

use case studies to explore complex or unfamiliar situations

carry out projects for which they have choice over the direction and outcomes

demonstrate practical and technical skills.

Externally assessed units:

Unit 1: Anatomy and Physiology: Written examination set and marked by Pearson (1.5 hours)

Unit 2: Fitness Training and Programming for Health, Sport and Well-being: A task set and marked by Pearson and completed under supervised conditions. In Part A, learners will be given a case study one week before a supervised assessment period in order to carry out preparation. In Part B, the supervised assessment period is

2.5 hours as timetabled by Pearson.

How will it be delivered and assessed?

There are both internally and externally assessed units. There are both examinations and coursework.

Entry requirements

Students should have a grade 4 in English and Maths aswell as a 5 in Science.

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