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BTEC National Extended Certificate in Sport

at Leigh Academy Bexley · school or sixth form

Level 3Applied and BTECCertificate2 yearsFull timeFree

What the college says

Learners will study three mandatory units: • Unit 1: Anatomy and Physiology • Unit 2: Fitness Training and Programming for Health, Sport and Well-being • Unit 3: Professional Development in the Sports Industry. Learners will also choose one optional unit from a range which has been designed to support choices in progression to sport courses in higher education, and to link with relevant occupational areas.

What you need to get on

5 GCSEs at grade 4 or above including English If taken, GCSE Physical Education grade 6, BTEC Sport Level 2 Merit, or Cambridge National Sport Studies Level 2 Merit

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

  • Leigh Academy Bexley

    Leigh Academy Bexley Northumberland Heath, Erith, DA8 3BN

    DaytimeClassroom based
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Start dates

  • 1 September 2026 · Erith

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