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BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate in Sport

at Eaton Bank Academy, Congleton · school or sixth form

Level 3Applied and BTECCertificate2 yearsFull timeFree

What the college says

BTEC National Extended Certificate consists of 4 units over 2 years. Mandatory Units: Unit 1 - Applied Anatomy and Physiology (assessed through an external exam) Unit 2 - Fitness Training and Programming for Health, Sport and Well-being ( assessed through a pre-released task which will be marked by the exam board Unit 3 - Professional Development in the Sport Industry (assessed through internally marked assignments) Optional Units (one covered) Sport Leadership; Application of FitnessTesting, Sports Psychology, Practical Sports Performance. (The optional unit is also assessed through internally marked assignments)

What you need to get on

GCSE Grade 6 or above in English and Mathematics

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

  • Eaton Bank Academy

    Jackson Road, CONGLETON, CW12 1NT

    DaytimeClassroom based
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Start dates

  • 1 September 2026 · CONGLETON

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