BTEC National Extended Certificate in Sport
at Wilberforce College, Hull · college
What the college says
This course is ideal if you're passionate about both the practical and theoretical sides of sport and want to pursue a career in the sports industry or continue on to university. Using excellent facilities like the MUGA and fitness suite, you�ll build knowledge and skills in areas such as fitness training, anatomy, physiology, and team sports. You�ll take part in assessments, gain coaching and leadership qualifications, and benefit from guest speakers and trips to elite sports center and universities.
What you need to get on
In order to enroll on this course, you must have achieved at least four GCSE grades 9-4 (or equivalent) across three different subjects. You need to have either studied Sport or have passed Biology at a grade 4 due to the Anatomy and Physiology. If you are/have been a member of a gym and know the basics, you could be considered after sitting an initial test.
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
Wilberforce College
Wilberforce College Saltshouse Road, Hull, HU8 9HD
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Start dates
- 1 September 2026 · Hull
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