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BTEC National Extended Certificate in Sport

at Thamesview School, Gravesend · school or sixth form

Level 3Applied and BTECCertificate2 yearsFull timeFree

What the college says

The BTEC Extended Certificate will start of by allowing students to explore anatomy and physiology of the body; whereby learners will study the structure and function of the skeletal, muscular, respiratory, cardiovascular and energy system and how these are impacted by exercise. This will lead onto fitness training and programming, where student will develop an understanding of designing training programmes for a range of clients to improve health and fitness. Learners will then focus on professional development in the sports industry.

What you need to get on

Grade 9-4 in 5 GCSEs including English and Science. Although desirable, it is not a requirement that you have studied Sport before.

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

  • Thamesview School

    Thamesview School Thong Lane, Gravesend, DA12 4LF

    DaytimeClassroom based
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Start dates

  • 2 September 2026 · Gravesend

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