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BTEC National Extended Certificate in Sport and Exercise Science

at Queens' School, Bushey · school or sixth form

Level 3Applied and BTECCertificate2 yearsFull timeFree

What the college says

"The miracle isn't that I finished. The miracle is that I had the courage to start" John Bingham. This course provides excellent preparation for careers within the sports and fitness industries and can support entry into higher education. It is a vocationally delivered course and therefore develops the skills and knowledge students will need to thrive in a professional sports and fitness environment.

What you need to get on

Grade 5 in GCSE PE If not studied: grade 5 and grade 4 in GCSE English (Language or Literature) and Mathematics (either subject can be the grade 5) and have an interest in sport. Cannot be taken in combination with A-Level PE.

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

Start dates

  • 5 September 2026 · Bushey

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