Sport - BTEC

Applications Open: - 7th November 2025

Applications Close: - 13th February 2026

Entry Requirements: - Offers to join Mascalls Academy Sixth Form are conditional upon meeting specific entry requirements for your chosen subjects, and as a minimum, achieving at least 5 GCSE's at level 5 or above, including English and Maths.

How to Apply: -

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

External Students - Apply via KentChoices using this link https://www.kentprospectus.co.uk/login. Please note - after sending your application, you'll receive a welcome email from Applicaa asking for further information.

The new Level 3 course works in collaboration with employers and representatives from Higher Education and relevant professional bodies with updated content.

Assessment is specifically designed to fit the purpose and objective of the qualification. It includes a range of assessment types and styles suited to vocational qualifications in the sector. Students will be assessed either by examinations (68%) where all learners will take the same assessment at the same time, or through set tasks (32%) where learners take the assessment during a defined window and demonstrate understanding through completion of a vocational coursework.

This is a two year course and if students do not complete both years, they will not achieve the qualification.

Level 5 or above in AQA GCSE Sports Science OR Merit or above in OCR Vocational Sports Science.

This qualification provides an introduction to the industry for students looking to build a career in sport, within one of its occupational areas. These areas include careers in exercise and fitness, coaching and leadership, sports development and outdoor education.