Sport Studies

Sixth Form Open Evening- Wednesday 5th November 5-7pm

Applications Open - Now!

Applications Close - End of Term 4 2026. Please contact Mrs Silvester if you would like to apply after this date (lucy.silvester@swale.at)

Entry Requirements: - Generally 5 grade 5s or above in GCSE, including English and Maths but some subjects do vary.

How to Apply: - Please apply via KentChoices

The Level 3 Diploma in Sport at WestlandS is not just about being able to play sport; it will provide you with the skills, knowledge and understanding to progress onto University level sport-related programmes such as Sport and Physical Education, Sport Science, Sports Coaching and Development or Sport and Leisure Management.

Students will develop their subject knowledge of many aspects of the sporting world, covering every aspect of sport, health and fitness, as well as gain practical experience in coaching younger children and performing fitness tests and training methods.

The core base of units provides the opportunity to practice skills as well as build a sound knowledge in Anatomy and Physiology, Fitness Training and Testing, the Sports Industry, Sports Psychology and Sports Leadership. Whilst the additional units chosen allow pupils to explore and practice these further as well as develop coaching skills and event organisation.

On the BTEC course, assessment takes place in a variety of ways including assignments, externally assessed exam board tasks, as well as written examinations. Students’ knowledge of anatomy and physiology will be tested by a hand-written examination whilst their knowledge of health, nutrition and fitness will be tested by an externally assessed controlled assessment. The rest of the course is assessed through project-based assignments.

Students should have a genuine interest in sport as much of the course will involve linking the theory learnt through sporting examples. Students will not be directly assessed on their sporting ability. However, there are practical elements of the course that require students to be motivated, enthusiastic, and able to regularly participate in practical lessons and able to consistently meet coursework deadlines.

Students will require a grade 5 in GCSE PE or a Merit in Level 2 BTEC Sport.

Students will be able to progress onto study a sports related degree at university or move into a range of careers within the fitness training industry, leisure centres, whilst sports development and coaching are also popular.