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Cambridge Technical Extended Certificate in Sport and Physical Activity

at Cedars Upper School, Leighton Buzzard · school or sixth form

Level 3Applied and BTECCertificate2 yearsFull time

What the college says

This is course is for those students who want to further their studies and potential career with a higher Physical Education qualification. You will need to be physically fit and participating in one sport and officating/leading in another. You will experience pressures from school work and on the social scene but you need to maintain a balance of ‘work and play’. The ability to work independently, in groups and meet deadlines is essential. Be able to write fluently in continuous prose and read widely about sport.

What you need to get on

Grade 5 at GCSE PE BTEC Merit / Distinction A good grade at GCSE science is highly recommended particularly in Biology and Physics

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

  • Leighton Buzzard, Bedfordshire

    Mentmore Road, Leighton Buzzard, LU7 2AE

    DaytimeClassroom based
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Start dates

  • 1 September 2026 · Leighton Buzzard

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