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Nat Fdn Dip Sport L3

at MidKent College, Gillingham · college

Level 3Applied and BTECDiploma1 yearFull time

What the college says

Considering a career in sports coaching or teaching but lack the necessary qualifications and experience to help you get there Look no further. This course will help you gain a running start towards employment in the sport, fitness and leisure industries through a combination of practical (e.g. fitness testing, coaching and leadership) and theoretical (e.g. anatomy, sports nutrition, psychology) units. 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.

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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