Sport & Physical Activity - Level 3 - Tonbridge

North Kent College

Oakfield Lane, DARTFORD, DA1 2JT

National Diploma (BTEC)

Level 3

Available start dates

Tuesday, 08 September 2026

North Kent College Tonbridge

2 Year(s)

Full time

Not applicable

Application Instructions

Applications Open - 26th September 2025

Applications Close - 14th August 2026 for application forms - please visit www.northkent.ac.uk if applying after this date for GCSE Open Events and Open Enrolment Dates.

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Course Summary

The NCFE Level 3 Diploma in Sport & Physical Activity (Sport & Exercise Science) & Personal Training, is suited to students who wish to continue their academic studies in a specialised educational area. The course provides a solid grounding for students wishing to enter the world of Sport and its associated industries, either through progression to university or by entering employment.

Course Details

Units studied include: Exercise Health & Lifestyle, Preparing for a career in sport and physical activity, Principles of Anatomy & Physiology, Fitness Testing for Sport & Exercise, Psychology for Sports Performance, Sports Nutrition, Current Issues in Sport, Sports Injuries, Sport & Exercise Massage. The NCFE programme will use continuous assessments during the year. You will be able to track your performance as you work towards the pass, merit and distinction grades. Methods of assessment will include: written essays and reports, presentations, practical demonstrations, coaching sessions, posters, leaflets, experiments, interviews and discussions. The programme is a combination of practical training and classroom theory sessions. Each lesson will provide you with assessment opportunities as you work to achieve your goals and targets.

You will need an active passion in sport and your tutors will encourage you to discuss your own achievements as well as the issues in modern sport. Additional Option: (fees apply tbc at interview) Personal Training: Year 1 - Level 2 NCFE Gym Instructing qualification Year 2 - Level 3 NCFE Personal Training Qualification These are internationally recognised qualifications allowing learners to work in the fitness industry on completion of the course.

How will it be delivered and assessed?

Assignments such as presentations, written essays, projects, posters, verbal assessment etc.

Entry requirements

5 Grade 4’s or above (inclusive of English and Maths)

Your next steps...

Students who complete the Level 3 Diploma in Sport and Exercise can go onto Higher Education studying a variety of degrees in subjects such as Sports Therapy, Sports Science or many other subjects. Learners who complete the additional Personal Training qualification can go onto careers in the fitness industry or have the option to start their own business as a Personal Trainer.

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