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BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate in Sport

at St Benet Biscop Catholic Academy, Bedlington · school or sixth form

Level 3Applied and BTECCertificate18 monthsFull timeFree

What the college says

Unit 1 Anatomy and Physiology: Learners explore how the skeletal, muscular, cardiovascular and respiratory systems function and the fundamentals of the energy systems. Unit 2 Fitness training and Programming for Health, Sport and Well-being: Learners explore client screening and lifestyle assessment, fitness training methods and fitness programming to support improvements in a client’s health and well-being. Unit 3 Professional Development in the Sports Industry: Learners explore the knowledge and skills required for different career pathways in the sports industry. Learners will take part in, and reflect on, a personal skills audit, career action plan and practical interview assessment activities. Unit 4 Sports Leadership: Learners study what makes a good leader, the different capacities of this role, and the leadership skills and techniques necessary when leading activities in different roles.

What you need to get on

General Sixth Form entry requirements as detailed in the Sixth Form Prospectus plus course specific entry requirements of Grade 4 in English and Maths.

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

  • St Benet Biscop Catholic Academy

    Ridge Terrace, Bedlington, NE22 6ED

    DaytimeClassroom based
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Start dates

  • 1 September 2026 · Bedlington

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