BTEC Extended Diploma in Sport
at Northampton College, Northampton · college
What the college says
This is a two year course that consists of units, which are a mix of practical and theoretical. All units must be passed in order to achieve the qualification and progress on to study the Diploma or the Extended Diploma in Sport. What will I study? The units you will study are likely to include: Core Units: •Principles of Anatomy •Physiology of Fitness •Training and Fitness for Sport •Psychology for Sports Performance •Coaching •Assessing Risks in Sport •Practical Team Sports •Fitness Testing for Sport and Exercise •Exercise and Healthy Lifestyle
What you need to get on
Four GCSEs at Grade 4/C or above or - a related Level 2 qualification including English and Maths at Functional Skills Level 1 or GCSE at grade 3/D
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
Northampton College
BADBY ROAD WEST, DAVENTRY, NN11 4HJ
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Start dates
- 31 August 2026 · DAVENTRY
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