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Sport BTEC Level 3 National Diploma

Harvey Grammar School

Cheriton Road, FOLKESTONE, Kent, CT19 5JY

National Award (BTEC)
Level 3
Social Sciences

Available start dates

Available start dates

Tuesday, 01 September 2026
Harvey Grammar School
2 Year(s)
Full time
Daytime/working hours

Application Instructions

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Entry Requirements: - GCSE grade 5 in English (Language or Literature) and GCSE grade 5 in Mathematics

Entry criteria for individual subjects must be met in order to access those courses.

How to Apply:

External Applicants - please apply via KentChoices

Internal Applicants - there is no need to apply via KentChoices, please visit Talisman for further information

Course Summary

Sport - BTEC Level 3 National Diploma in Sport

Examining Board: PEARSON

Head of Department: Mr S Cowling

A BTEC National Diploma is a Level 3 practical, work-related course. You learn by completing projects and assignments that are based on realistic workplace situations, activities and demands. As well as learning about the employment area you have chosen, you develop the skills you need to start a career related to sport.

This qualification is equivalent to two A Levels and should be chosen alongside only one other A-level course.

What is the course structure?

The course is made up of 9 units covering a large range of sports related topics. In Year 1 of the course the boys complete 4 units which make up the Extended Certificate (equivalent to 1 A Level). In year 2 they complete an additional 5 units to complete the Diploma

Course Details


How will it be delivered and assessed?

Unit number

Unit title

How assessed

1

Anatomy and Physiology

Written Exam

2

Fitness Training and Programming for Health, Sport and Well-being

Task set and marked by exam board (2 hour exam)

3

Professional Development in the Sports Industry

Assignment set and marked internally

4

Sports Leadership

Assignment set and marked internally

22

Business for Sport

Task set and marked by exam board (3 hour written exam)

23

Skill Acquisition

Assignment set and marked internally

9

Practical Sports Performance

Assignment set and marked internally

10

Sports event organisation

Assignment set and marked internally

18

Work Experience in Active Leisure

Assignment set and marked internally

Entry requirements

BTEC Diploma in Sport (equivalent to 2 A-levels)

Entry Criteria: Distinction at level 2 in BTEC Sport (if this course has been taken at key stage 4). In addition, GCSE grade 5 or above in English and Maths.

Your next steps...

What can I do at the end of the course?

BTEC National Diplomas are valued by employers and higher education (universities and Colleges).

Previous students have gone onto University to complete many differing degrees including:

Sports Studies, Leisure Management, Sports Coaching, Teacher Training, Sports Rehabilitation, Sports Development, Sports Science, Physiotherapy, Sports Psychology, Sports Business and Management.


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