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Nat Fdn Dip Sport L3

at MidKent College, GILLINGHAM · college

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Level 3Applied and BTECDiploma1 weekFull time

What the college says

Turn your passion for sport into a successful career with the BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma in Sport. This exciting two-year course is designed for students who are enthusiastic about sport, fitness, coaching, and performance, and want to develop the knowledge and practical skills needed for employment or progression to university. Throughout the course, you will explore a wide range of topics, including sport and exercise physiology, fitness training and programming, sports coaching, sports psychology, anatomy and physiology, sports leadership, professional development, sports injuries, and practical sports performance. You will have opportunities to apply your learning through practical sessions, industry-related projects, and real-world sporting contexts. You will learn through a variety of activities including classroom-based lessons and practical sessions All MidKent College students will continue studying English and maths until they are 19, or until they have achieved a Grade C/4. Your study programme will incorporate a Work Placement of up to 350 hours in a role relevant to your study. All students will have access to a Personal Tutor to support their personal and professional development. The qualification is equivalent to three A Levels and is assessed primarily through a combination of coursework, practical assessments, presentations, and externally assessed units. This approach allows students to demonstrate both their academic understanding and practical abilitie

What you need to get on

Five GCSEs at grade C/4 or above including English and maths at grade C/4 or above.

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

  • Maidstone Campus

    Tonbridge Road, Maidstone, ME16 8AQ

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  • Medway Campus

    Medway Road, Gillingham, ME7 1FN

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Start dates

  • 7 September 2026 · Maidstone
  • 7 September 2026 · Gillingham

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