Sport
at Canons High School, Edgware · school or sixth form
What the college says
This level 3 Extended Diploma is an exciting course designed for students who have a passion for sport and want to pursue further study and a career in the sporting industry. This course will be the only course delivered for the students enrolled as it is the equivalent to 3 A levels. Over the course of two years the students will complete 14 units. This will encompass anatomy and physiology, fitness training, development and provision of sport, investigating business in sport, skill acquisition, professional development in the sports industry, sports leadership, practical sport performance, coaching, research methods, sports psychology, work experience, leisure management and technical and tactical demands of sport.
What you need to get on
At least 6 4's or above including Maths and English
How you are assessed
Learning a trade with tools and equipment, often in a college workshop or salon.
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
Canons High School
Shaldon Road, Edgware, HA8 6AN
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Start dates
- 1 September 2026 · Edgware
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