BTEC National Diploma in Sport and Exercise Science
at Writhlington School, Radstock · school or sixth form
What the college says
"BTEC Sport is aimed at students with an interest in sport, exercise and health and includes a range of practical and theory based lessons in order to give students an insight into a variety of sports based careers or further study. Unit 1: Anatomy & Physiology Unit 2: Fitness Training and Programming for Health, Sport and Well-being Unit 3: Professional Development in the Sports Industry Unit 7: Practical Sports Performance"
What you need to get on
Grade 4 in GCSE PE and a grade 44 in GCSE Science. Students must be taking part in competitive sport outside of school.
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
Writhlington School
Knobsbury Lane Writhlington, Radstock, BA3 3NQ
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Start dates
- 1 September 2026 · Radstock
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