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Cambridge Technical Extended Certificate in Sport and Physical Activity

at Ridgewood School, Doncaster · school or sixth form

Level 3Applied and BTECCertificate2 yearsFull time

What the college says

Why Sport? • The faculty benefits from excellent teachers with strong subject knowledge in the different areas of study including sports science, sports psychology, sports development and coaching. • We have great links with Loughborough University where our students bi-annually visit the Sports Science facilities. • We offer a variety of extra-curricular opportunities including football, basketball and netball. • You can complete the Sports Leaders qualification alongside your studies. • Ridgewood Sixth Form offers outstanding facilities including a brand new 3G pitch. • You have the option to study the diploma (equivalent to 2 A Levels). • Alumni of the PE Faculty have gone on to study a wealth of related degrees including Sports Journalism, Physiotherapy, and Sport and Exercise Science. What will I study? • Body systems and the effects of physical activity (exam assessed) • Sports coaching and activity leadership • Sports organisation and development • Performance analysis in sport and exercise • Sports injuries and rehabilitation The lessons vary from unit to unit and will include • Theory lessons • Coursework completion sessions • Practical lessons • Independent study and research projects Is this right for me? • This course is suitable for anyone who has an interest in sport and coaching and particularly a practical interest in coaching. • You must be interested in learning about the human body and performance in physical activity, and interested in developing your conf

What you need to get on

GCSE Maths Min. 4 GCSE English Min. 4 Plus four grade 4s.

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

  • Ridgewood School

    Barnsley Road Scawsby, Doncaster, DN5 7UB

    DaytimeClassroom based
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Start dates

  • 4 September 2026 · Doncaster

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