Sport (Level 3)


Available Qualifications:

  • BTEC Level 3 Subsidiary Diploma (2 years)
  • Equivalent to 1 A level
  • BTEC Level 3 Diploma (2 years)
  • Equivalent to 2 A levels
  • BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma (2 years)
  • Equivalent to 3 A levels

This course can be complemented by an additional A level or AS levels or Coaching Award option.

This course is designed for students who wish to enter the Sport, Leisure and Recreation industries. The difference between this course and an AS in Physical Education is the nature of the assessment.

These awards are assessed on coursework, presentations and practical assessment.

Options may include:

  • Health and Safety in Sport
  • Training and Fitness for Sport
  • Sports Coaching
  • Fitness Testing for Sport and Exercise
  • Sports Nutrition
  • Sports Injuries
  • Work based experience

Where will my course lead?

The Public Services and the leisure industry welcome these courses for direct entry. BTEC Level 3 Nationals in Sport
provides a springboard to a university degree or Foundation Degree in an appropriate vocational discipline.