BTD3 BTEC Sport (D)
at Whickham School, Newcastle Upon Tyne · school or sixth form
What the college says
IS THE BTEC IN SPORT THE COURSE FOR YOU? BTEC sport can lead you into a range of sports related courses and careers such as Sports Science, coaching, teaching. It allows you to develop as a sports player as well as understand how the human body works in relation to physical activity. There are careers such as coaching, working in sports nutrition, physiotherapy, PE teaching, sports centre management and many more.
What you need to get on
Evidence of ability
How you are assessed
One subject in depth, assessed largely through coursework and projects.
What this level means
The A-level-equivalent step, and what universities and employers ask for.
Is it open to 16 to 18 year olds?
Approved for 16 to 18 study on the government's Section 96 list.
Where it runs
Whickham School
Burnthouse Lane, Whickham, NE16 5AR
DaytimeClassroom basedCheck the journey
Start dates
- 1 September 2026 · Whickham
Only place teaching it nearby
No other provider in the directory lists this exact qualification, so there is no like-for-like comparison to make. Similar courses in sport and fitness are the next thing to look at.