BTEC (LEVEL 3)
Sport – Double
Sport is the study of performance, training and the science behind achieving excellence in physical activity and competition.
Studying Sport means developing a deeper understanding of performance, teamwork and the factors that drive success, both on and off the field.
You arrive as you are, and you’re celebrated for it. You leave ready to take on the world.
— Sixth Form student
Why Choose Sport at St Paul’s?
Our Sport department provides an energetic, practical and supportive environment where you’ll be encouraged to perform at your best and explore your full potential.
Learn through experience: Apply theory in real training, coaching and performance contexts.
Expert teaching: Be guided by specialist staff with professional backgrounds across the sports industry.
Collaborative culture: Work as part of a team that values effort, discipline and mutual support.
Future-focused learning: Gain knowledge and transferable skills for progression into sport science, coaching, fitness, and sports management.
Build confidence: Develop leadership, communication and resilience through hands-on learning and reflection.
Where Sport Can Take You
Our Sport students often progress to study sport science, coaching, physiotherapy, and sports management at top universities, or begin apprenticeships in fitness, performance analysis, and the wider sports industry where their teamwork and leadership skills set them apart.
I thought about leaving, but I realised no one else would care about me the way St Paul’s does. Here, I’m not starting over, I’m moving forward.
— Student Name
What You’ll Study
Students will develop both the practical and theoretical knowledge needed to understand, deliver and evaluate sporting performance.
Key areas of study include:
- Anatomy and Physiology – Understand how the body’s systems work together to support performance and physical activity.
- Fitness Training and Programming – Learn how to design, deliver and evaluate effective fitness programmes.
- Professional Development in the Sports Industry – Explore the skills, behaviours and pathways needed for success in sport-related careers.
- Sports Leadership – Develop confidence, communication and leadership skills through planning and leading sporting activities.
- Practical Sports Performance – Apply your knowledge in real sporting situations, analysing and improving your own performance.
- Investigating Business in Sport – Examine how the sport industry operates, including marketing, finance and event management.
- Skill Acquisition – Understand how athletes learn and develop new skills, and how coaches support performance improvement.
- Organising Sports Events – Plan and deliver sporting events, developing teamwork and management experience.
- Application of Fitness Testing – Learn to conduct, interpret and apply fitness tests to assess and enhance performance.
Full details of the course can be found in the exam board’s official exam specification.
You arrive as you are, and you’re celebrated for it. You leave ready to take on the world.
— Sixth Form student
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Sport – Double Exam Results
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Entry Requirements
This course does not have additional entry requirements beyond our standard entry requirements.
These requirements are in place to help set you up for success and make sure you have the right foundation to enjoy the challenge of Sixth Form study.
I thought about leaving, but I realised no one else would care about me the way St Paul’s does. Here, I’m not starting over, I’m moving forward.
— Student Name
Hear From Our Students
Maths at St Paul’s really boosted my confidence. The teachers never let you struggle alone, they always explained things in different ways until it clicked. Because of that support, I achieved more than I thought I could and now I’m planning to study Engineering at university. It’s opened so many doors for me.
In lower school the larger class size made me rarely feel like I was fully challenged to improve my mathematical abilities. However, the small classes at A-Level in St Paul’s has boosted my confidence a lot, as the teachers get to know you well and are always there to support you. Maths is also a great asset to have for university applications.
Maths is an awesome subject. I enjoy the challenging aspect of problem solving and greatly appreciate the support that the Maths department at St Paul’s is always happy and ready to give.
Mr T Cheesmur
ACTING SUBJECT LEADER FOR PHYSICAL EDUCATION
Thank you for your interest in the Sport – Double BTEC at St Paul’s. Our team of passionate and experienced staff are dedicated to helping you develop your skills, confidence and understanding of sport, both in theory and in practice.
If you have any questions about the course or future pathways in sport, please don’t hesitate to get in touch.
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We’d love to hear from you, whether you want to talk about subject choices, entry requirements, or your future career ideas.
Are you ready to push your limits, develop new skills, and discover what it takes to achieve your best?
Begin your Sport journey at St Paul’s.
Whatever course you choose, you’ll be joining a community where every student is known and loved. Our mission is not just to help you succeed academically, but to help you grow as a person, supported and celebrated every step of the way.
Sport – DoubleCourse Content
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The units which are set within Year 1 are:
- Anatomy and Physiology – external
- Fitness Training and Programming – external
- Professional Development in the Sports Industry – internal
- Sports Leadership – internal
- Practical Sports Performance – internal
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The units which are set within Year 2 are:
- Investigating business in sport – external
- Skill acquisition – internal
- Organising sports events – internal
- Application of fitness testing – internal
