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BTEC National Extended Diploma in Sport

at Ormiston Forge Academy, Cradley Heath · school or sixth form

Level 3Applied and BTECDiploma2 yearsFull time

What the college says

This is intended as an Applied General qualification, equivalent in size to three A Levels. It is a two-year, full-time course that meets entry requirements in its own right for learners who want to progress to higher education courses in sport before entering employment. You will study, anatomy and physiology, fitness training for sport, health and well being, professional development in the sports industry, practical sports performance, coaching for sports performance, research methods in sport, development and provision of sport and physical activity, investigating business in the sport and active leisure industry, skill acquisition in sport, rules, regulations and officiating in sport, technical and tactical demands of sport, exercise, health and lifestyle.

What you need to get on

2 grade 4’s in English, Maths and Science. Grade 4 in Physical Education or Level 2 Merit in Level 2 BTEC Sport Award.

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

  • Ormiston Forge Academy

    Wrights LAne, Cradley Heath, B64 6QU

    DaytimeClassroom based
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Start dates

  • 1 September 2026 · Cradley Heath

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