

LEVEL 3
BTEC IN SPORT
2024 / 2025 RESULTS
100% PASS RATE & AVERAGE GRADE DISTINCTION OR ABOVE
Course Length
The course is a two-year programme. Students will progress to year two if they pass all units and exams in year one.
Entry Requirements
5 GCSE grades 9-4, including Maths, English Language / Literature and Science
How You Are Assessed
There will be two exam units in Year 1 & two exam units in Year 2. The rest of the course will be made up of coursework and work experience units.
How To Apply
Click APPLY NOW. You can combine the BTEC in Sport with a sport of your choice or study without a sport.

BTEC LEVEL 3 NATIONAL IN SPORT
SAME UCAS POINTS AS A LEVELS
At Park View Academy of Sport, our BTEC Level 3 National in Sport offers students the opportunity to combine their education with their passion for sport. This course is ideal for aspiring athletes, coaches, and sports professionals who want to develop both their academic knowledge and practical performance.
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The BTEC qualification is equivalent to traditional A Levels and carries the same UCAS points, meaning students can progress seamlessly into university, higher education, or professional sport. It’s recognised nationwide by universities and employers alike for its applied learning approach and focus on real-world skills.
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Throughout the course, students will study topics such as Anatomy and Physiology, Sports Leadership, Fitness Training, and Practical Sports Performance. Learning takes place both in the classroom and through practical sessions led by experienced coaches and staff, ensuring students gain a well-rounded understanding of the sporting industry.
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The programme is designed to help students reach their full potential — whether their next step is university study, a career in coaching, sports science, or performance pathways within elite sport. At Park View Academy of Sport, students can truly combine sport and education, developing the skills, discipline, and mindset needed to succeed both on and off the field.
YEAR 1 STUDY
Anatomy & Physiology
Fitness Training
Professional Development in the Sports Industry
Sports Leadership
Application of Fitness Testing
Practical Sports Performance
Coaching For Performance
YEAR 2 STUDY
​Research Methods in Sport
Sports Psychology
Sports Injury Management
Development and Provision of Sport
Investigating Business and Sport
Skill Acquisition in Sport
Sports Performance Analysis
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DOMESTIC OR ABROAD
ELITE SPORT​
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PERFORMANCE
FURTHER CAREER
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IN SPORT​
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