BTEC National Extended Certificate in Sport
at Shireland Collegiate Academy, Smethwick · school or sixth form
What the college says
Sport is a popular choice at sixth form and for university courses. This course will give you a broad range of skills and knowledge that can be used in a variety of jobs in the sports industry and can aid you when studying at university. Your BTEC Sport course will cover an in-depth knowledge of the human body including bones, muscles and energy systems. You will learn skills critical for university such as presentation skills and sports specific coaching skills.
What you need to get on
Minimum level 5 in five separate subjects at GCSE
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
Shireland Collegiate Academy
Waterloo Road, Smethwick, B66 4ND
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Start dates
- 1 September 2026 · Smethwick
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