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Sports Studies BTEC L3 National Extended Certificate

at Plantsbrook School, Sutton Coldfield · school or sixth form

Level 3Applied and BTECCertificate2 yearsFull time

What the college says

BTEC Sport is the perfect stepping stone for those pupils who want to go into teaching, coaching physiotherapy and other private sector jobs such as fitness instructors. Pupils who are keen to expand their knowledge and understanding of sport and how we apply this across practical and technical skills will thoroughly enjoy the wide variety of lesson content. The transferable skills that learners will develop throughout the course include communication, teamwork, independent research and analysis, all of which are crucial in higher education and the workplace. Assessment is specifically designed to fit the purpose and objective of the qualification. It includes a range of assessment methods and styles suited to vocational qualification sectors. Pupils will be expected, for example, to design their own presentations in a range of formats, conduct research based analysis on data collected, research tasks to evaluate, produce concise and clear reports and demonstrate practical and technical skills. Learners are assessed both externally and internally. External assessment units are either exam or set tasks. Internally assessed units are coursework based and are subject to external standards verification. Programme of study: Unit 1 - Anatomy &Physiology Unit 2 - Fitness Training & Programming for health, sport and well-being Unit 3 - Professional development in the sports industry Unit 5 - Application of Fitness Training

What you need to get on

See pages 8-10 of prospectus.

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

  • Plantsbrook School

    Upper Holland Road, Sutton Coldfield, B72 1RB

    DaytimeClassroom based
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Start dates

  • 1 September 2026 · Sutton Coldfield

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