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BTEC National Extended Certificate in Sport

at Whickham School, Newcastle Upon Tyne · school or sixth form

Level 3Applied and BTECCertificate2 yearsFull timeFree

What the college says

If you are intending to pursue health, fitness or sports-related occupations in the future such as recreation management, sports development, coaching, instructing or teaching, this course is for you. It allows you to explore sport both as a performer and academically and gives you the opportunity to study a work related qualification alongside other level 3 courses such as A levels or other BTEC qualifications. The equivalent of 1 A level, it will also give you transferable skills such as teamwork, leadership and resilience that are useful for a variety of careers and higher education courses.

What you need to get on

5 GCSE's grades 9-4 (A*-C) 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

  • Whickham School

    Burnthouse Lane, Whickham, NE16 5AR

    DaytimeClassroom based
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Start dates

  • 1 September 2026 · Whickham

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