BTEC Extended Certificate in Sport
at Wood Green Academy, Wednesbury · school or sixth form
What the college says
If you are looking to pursue a career in Sport and Leisure Management, Sport Development, Coaching, Fitness and PE Teaching, then BTEC National in Sport is for you. This could be a direct route into employment or a stepping stone from GCSEs and BTEC Firsts to a Sport Degree (or similar).
What you need to get on
5 GCSE 9-4 including Maths and English at 4 or above GCSE PE 5+ or BTEC Sport Merit+
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
Wood Green Academy
WOOD GREEN ROAD, WEDNESBURY, WS10 9QU
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Start dates
- 1 September 2026 · WEDNESBURY
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