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BTEC National Extended Certificate in Sport

at St Paul'S Catholic School, Milton Keynes · school or sixth form

Level 3Applied and BTECCertificate2 yearsFull time

What the college says

If you enjoy learning about different topics in Sport such as Anatomy and Physiology, fitness training, psychology and professional development within sport this is the course for you. During this course you will assess the lifestyles of others, develop fitness and lifestyle programmes, you will use your research skills to assess the possible professional developments within sport, you will look at a number of theories of psychology and use those to explain behaviour and performance. You will need: an interest in Sport and Sport Science in the wider context; the ability to organise work, meet deadlines and follow assessment criteria when producing portfolios and the ability to research from a variety of sources including the internet, books and newspapers. You will need to apply knowledge to produce high quality coursework and give your opinion on a range of topics. You will need revision skills and techniques for the examined units.

What you need to get on

24 points or more, a Level 2 Pass in Sport Studies (if studied at KS4), are needed to study this programme.

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

  • St Paul's Catholic School

    Phoenix Drive Leadenhall, Milton Keynes, MK6 5EN

    DaytimeClassroom based
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Start dates

  • 1 September 2026 · Milton Keynes

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