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BTEC National Diploma in Sport

at Longsands Academy, St. Neots · school or sixth form

Level 3Applied and BTECDiploma2 yearsFull timeFree

What the college says

Which sports person is more likely to be successful in their field, an athlete from the 1950s or from the current age? For example, if Pele was to play Football in the modern era would he be as successful? Have factors in the game itself changed so dramatically that the ‘level’ of World Class sports performers has change? Who is the best sports coach in the world? What coaching skills and abilities make this leader stand out in their sporting successes? How can we measure the impact coaches have on their teams/players? What is it they do that makes them successful? How do we acquire skills in sport? How can you learn skills in Sports faster? What is the optimum age for acquiring skills in sports? The Btec Sport Department organises university Sports Science lab visits. They also work with local sporting businesses and invite guest speakers.

What you need to get on

Students must have achieved at least five strong passes (to at least Grade 5) at GCSE level, including English Language and Maths.

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

  • Longsands Academy

    LONGSANDS ROAD, ST. NEOTS, PE19 1LQ

    DaytimeClassroom based
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Start dates

  • 1 September 2026 · ST. NEOTS

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