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BTEC Sport

at Highdown School and Sixth Form Centre, Reading · school or sixth form

Level 3Applied and BTECDiploma18 monthsFull time

What the college says

Sport is a growing multi-billion pound industry with many diverse careers in performance, coaching and leadership, development and use of science and the media. This applied qualification will give learners the opportunity to study many of these areas at an advanced level in preparation for further education or the workplace. Mandatory units include: Anatomy and physiology, fitness training and programming for health, sport and well-being, application of fitness training and investigating the business in sport and leisure industry.

What you need to get on

5+ GCSEs graded 4-9, including 4+ in both Maths, English and a Science.

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

  • Highdown School & Sixth Form Centre

    Surley Row Caversham, Reading, RG4 8LR

    DaytimeClassroom based
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Start dates

  • 2 September 2026 · Reading

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