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Level 3 BTEC National Diploma in Sport

at Bluecoat Aspley Academy, Nottingham · school or sixth form

Level 3Applied and BTECDiploma2 yearsFull time

What the college says

This course follows the Vocational ethos of the BTEC qualification with the learner completing 720 guided learning hours over the 2 year course. Students will be required to look at many facets of Sports Performance and Coaching with assessment taking the form of an online examination, a pre-released scenario based exam paper and coursework Assignments to meet the requirements needed in the workplace. This course will provide a good background for further vocational courses, people wishing to access the leisure industry, coaching and Sports Development as well as those interested in going to university to study Sports Science, PE or Physiotherapy.

What you need to get on

5 x grade 4 or above including English Language and Maths. Grade 4/4 in Combined Science or at least 2 x grade 4 in Triple 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

  • Bluecoat Sixth Form

    BLUECOAT ACADEMIES TRUST ASPLEY LANE, NOTTINGHAM, NG8 5GY

    DaytimeClassroom based
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Start dates

  • 1 September 2026 · NOTTINGHAM

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