BTEC National Extended Certificate in Sport
at Sir William Robertson Academy, Lincoln · school or sixth form
What the college says
This qualification equates to one A Level and can be studied alongside other A Levels offered within the Sixth Form programme. Within the qualification there are three mandatory units: Anatomy & Physiology, Fitness Training and Programming, Professional Development in Sports Industry and one other optional unit.
What you need to get on
5 GCSEs (9-4) including 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
Sir William Robertson Academy
Main Road Welbourn, Lincoln, LN5 0PA
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Start dates
- 2 September 2026 · Lincoln
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