Sport Studies BTEC Level 3 Diploma (Double)

Applications Open: Monday 3rd November 2025

Applications Close: Friday 24th July 2026

Entry Requirements: Our general entry requirements are:-

• A Levels – advanced courses, two year study programme, with an average entry requirement of at least five grade 5+ qualifications, including English and mathematics. Some subjects may have additional entry requirements.

• BTEC Level 3 – advanced courses, two year study programme, with an average entry requirement of at least five grade 4+ qualifications, including English and mathematics. Some subjects may have additional entry requirements.

• T Level - technical course, two year study programme, with an average entry requirement of at least five grade 5+ qualifications, including English and mathematics.

• BTEC Level 2 – One year programme, which could lead on to further studies, with an average entry requirement at least five grade 2 or above, including English and mathematics.

How to Apply: Please apply via Kent Choices

If applying to T Level Engineering, please include a second choice set of subjects within the same application.

Course aims

Students will develop their subject knowledge of the sporting world, covering every aspect of sport, health and fitness. Students will also use practical skills, developing confidence through officiating and coaching younger children, as well as taking part in a variety of fitness tests and training methods.

Course content

Students will study a range of topics including anatomy and physiology, sports injuries, sports nutrition, fitness training, sports psychology, biomechanics, fitness testing and many more.

Assessment

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 remainder of the course is assessed through project based assignments.

Additional course entry requirements

A level 2 merit or higher in sports studies or a 4 or higher in GCSE PE.

Progression and career opportunities

Students will be able to progress into a range of job opportunities such as a fitness instructor, personal trainer, physiotherapist, sports scientist, sports therapist, sports psychologist, PE teacher and sports coach.