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Cambridge Technical Extended Diploma in Sport and Physical Activity (Triple Award)

at Ferndown Upper School, Ferndown · school or sixth form

Level 3Applied and BTECDiploma2 yearsFull timeFree

What the college says

The OCR Cambridge Technical Level 3 Sport Extended Diploma is the equivalent to three A Levels. In recent years the PE department have produced outstanding results consistently being in the top 1% Nationally for Post 16 Sport qualifications. This course has lots of variety with practical units as well as sports science and exam units. There are 17 units (9 mandatory sports coaching pathway units, two optional units). The focus of the course is to enhance students’ employability, so all units are directly relevant to real-life work situations. The Units studied include: Unit 1 Body systems (Anatomy & Exercise Physiology) (written exam) Unit 2 Sports Coaching & Activity leadership Unit 3 Sports Organisation and Development (written exam) Unit 4 Working Safely in Sport, Exercise, Health & Leisure (written exam) Unit 5 Performance analysis in Sport and Exercise Unit 7 improving Fitness for sport & physical activity (triple only) Unit 8 Organisation of Sports events Unit 10 Biomechanics & movement analysis (triple only) Unit 11 Physical Activity for Specific Groups Unit 12 Nutrition and diet for sport (triple only) Unit 13 Health and Fitness Testing for Sport and Exercise Unit 14 Working in active leisure (triple only) Unit 17 Sports Injuries and Rehabilitation Unit 18 Practical Skills in Sport and Physical Activities Unit 19 Sport and Exercise Psychology Unit 20 Sport & Exercise Sociology (triple only) Unit 21 The Business of Sport (written exam) All units are marked individually

What you need to get on

The provider has not listed entry requirements. Ask them directly, and ask what happens if your grades come out lower than expected.

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

  • Ferndown Upper School

    Cherry Grove, Ferndown, BH22 9EY

    DaytimeClassroom based
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Start dates

  • 1 September 2026 · Ferndown

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