BTEC National Extended Diploma in Sporting Excellence and Performance
at Codsall Community High School, Wolverhampton · school or sixth form
What the college says
The BTEC Level 3 in Sport is an engaging vocational qualification that offers grounding in the sports industry in the 21st Century. Students who are clear that sport and leisure is their chosen career route will experience a theoretical and practical-based course with a strong element of career-focused work experience to set them in good stead for a career in this area. The course is taught through units, which are assessed through a mixture of practical and theory assessments. The course will provide the underpinning knowledge, understanding and skills for success in the sports and leisure industry. The course will also involve work experience in a sports-based setting. The work experience placements allow students to gain valuable experience; this not only improves their communication and personal skills but can provide valuable references for the future. Student quote: "BTEC Sport has been a good experience because of the practical sessions we have, but also the work is challenging and exciting."
What you need to get on
At least a grade 4 in the GCSE PE or a Merit in BTEC Sport.
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
Codsall Community High School
Elliotts Lane Codsall, Wolverhampton, WV8 1PQ
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Start dates
- 7 September 2026 · Wolverhampton
Who else teaches this exact qualification
Same qualification, different college. Entry requirements and how it is taught can differ a lot between them, which is the whole reason to compare.
- Their version
Wolverhampton · West Midlands · 2 years