Sports Studies
at The Radcliffe School, Milton Keynes · school or sixth form
What the college says
The need for highly trained and educated people in the world of sport is increasing in todays society. BTEC National in Sport combines up-to-date industry knowledge with the right balance of the practical,research and behavioural skills your child needs to succeed in higher education and in their careers. The BTEC National course is both a theoretical and practical, work related course. With a track record built over 30 years of learner success, BTEC Nationals are widely recognised by industry and higher education as the signature vocational qualification at Level 3. They provide progression to the workplace either directly or via study at a higher level. Well over 100,000 BTEC students apply to UK universities every year and their BTEC Nationals are accepted by over 150 UK universities and higher education institutes for relevant degree programmes either on their own or in combination with A Levels. Students learn by completing an exam, assignments, controlled assessment and that are based on realistic workplace situations. The Diploma in Sport also presents the opportunity to gain extra qualifications in Sports Leadership and Coaching making this a really valuable and worthwhile qualification. BTECs embody a fundamentally learner-centred approach to the curriculum, with a flexible, unit-based structure and knowledge applied in project-based assessments The BTEC National in Sport Course provides students with the opportunity to study different aspects of exercise, sport and
What you need to get on
5 GSCE Grade 4-9 including Maths or English
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
The Radcliffe School
Aylesbury Street West Wolverton, Milton Keynes, MK12 5BT
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Start dates
- 1 September 2026 · Milton Keynes
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