Level 3 Extended Certificate in Sport - Equivalent to 1 A Level

Course Description

A broad basis of study for the sport sector. This qualification is designed to support progression to higher education when

taken as part of a programme of study that includes other appropriate BTEC Nationals or A Levels

Further Information about our courses including results

Previously Outstanding results on the old specification with majority of students achieving Distinction/Distinction*.

Exam Board:

Edxecel, Pearson

Course Content and Teaching Units

• Unit 1 – Anatomy and Physiology

• Unit 2 – Fitness, Training and Programming for Health, Sport and Well-being

• Unit 3 – Professional Development in the Sports Industry

• Unit 7 - Practical Sports Performance

Trips, visits and extra-curricular

As a TASS dual career awarded centre we offer talented athletes additional support – look through the prospectus to find out more.

• Unit 1 – Exam – externally marked

• Unit 2 – Controlled Assessment – externally marked - exam

• Unit 3 – Coursework – internally marked

• Unit 7 – Coursework – internally marked

The PE department will review any applicant but may not accept an applicant if the following requirements are not met:

• Grade 4 or above in GCSE/PE or Merit in BTEC Level 2 Sports if studied.

• For BTEC Level 2 Sport students, they must achieve a merit overall and a merit in the examination unit of the course

• Grade 5 in Biology preferred.

Each case looked at on individual basis.

The course will lay the foundation for further study of sport or related subjects in higher education.

Possible careers include: PE Teacher, Sports Coaching, Sports Development plus many positions within the Fitness, Sport and Leisure Industries.