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BTEC National Extended Certificate in Sport

at Cheltenham Bournside School, Cheltenham · school or sixth form

Level 3Applied and BTECCertificate2 yearsFull time

What the college says

This BTEC course equips learners with the knowledge, understanding and skills relating to scientific elements of sport, alongside developing knowledge of the business side of sport. This is combined with leadership in sport so learners will gain experience on how to coach, organise and lead sporting events. The Extended Certificate is equivalent to 1 A Level, consisting of the following units: Anatomy and Physiology, Professional Development in the Sports Industry, Practical Sport, and Fitness Testing. The wide nature of study engages students in new topics and highlights the quality of the variety of future roles available in sports.

What you need to get on

See our current Sixth Form Prospectus for further details.

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

  • Cheltenham Bournside School and Sixth Form Centre

    Warden Hill Road, Cheltenham, GL51 3EF

    DaytimeClassroom based
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Start dates

  • 2 September 2026 · Cheltenham

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