Sports Studies
Biddulph High School - Staffordshire
01782523977
Conway Road, Knypersley, Stoke-on-Trent, ST8 7AR
Course summary

The Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma in Sport is equivalent in size to 2 A Levels. This qualification is particularly appropriate for learners who are interested in progressing to a career in sport and physical activity development either directly, or through higher education. Students who take this course need to have a passion for sport and a willingness to develop new skills associated with sports performance, coaching, fitness and psychological factors.

Entry requirements

You must have obtained a grade 4 in GCSE English Language or English Literature, plus four further higher grade passes (this includes grade 4 or above in GCSE subjects or Level 2 Pass or above in BTEC subjects).

How you'll be assessed

Learners will study 9 units which will have a mixture of internal and external assessment. Students are graded at Pass, Merit or Distinction and as this is a Diploma they will receive double awards. • Unit 1: Anatomy and Physiology (External Assessment - Written Test). • Unit 2: Fitness Training and Programming for Health, Sport and Well-being (External Task set and marked by Edexcel). • Unit 3: Professional Development in the Sports Industry (Internal Coursework Assessment). • Unit 4: Sports Leadership (Internal Coursework Assessment). • Unit 5: Application of Fitness Testing (Internal Coursework Assessment). • Unit 6: Sport Psychology (Internal Coursework Assessment). • Unit 7: Practical Sports Performance (Internal Coursework Assessment). • Unit 22: Investigating Business in Sport and the Active Leisure Industry (External Task set and marked by Edexcel). • Unit 23: Skill Acquisition in Sport (Internal Coursework Assessment)

School Info

About Education Provider

RegionWest Midlands
Local AuthorityStaffordshire
Ofsted RatingGood
Gender TypeCo-Educational
AddressConway Road, Knypersley, Stoke-on-Trent, ST8 7AR