Cambridge Technical Extended Certificate in Sport and Physical Activity
at Shirley High School Performing Arts College, Croydon · college
What the college says
The course will provide learners with the opportunity, through applied learning, to develop the core specialist knowledge, skills and understanding required in the sport and physical activity sector. This qualification is for learners 16 years old or over who want to study sport, leisure or fitness. This qualification is not just about being able to play sport, it will provide learners with the skills, knowledge and understanding to progress into Higher Education on a sport-related programme such as Sport and Physical Education, Sport Science, Sport Coaching and Development or Sport and Leisure Management. The qualification is designed to be taken as part of a study programme alongside other vocational qualifications or A levels, such as Cambridge Technicals in Business, A level Biology, A level Physics or Cambridge Technicals in Science.
What you need to get on
4-5 GCSE's including English and maths at grade 4 (C) or above.
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
Shirley High School Performing Arts College
Shirley Church Road, Croydon, CR0 5EF
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Start dates
- 1 September 2026 · Croydon
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