Sport National Extended Certificate

Our Level 3 Sport Certificate looks at the sports industry from every angle, covering fitness, training, anatomy and injury. It’s designed to build your practical and theoretical understanding, whether you’re heading towards Level 3 study or straight into work in this fast-moving sector.

 

What are the entry requirements?
You’ll need four GCSEs at grades 9 to 4. You'll need a grade 3 in GCSE English and a grade 3 in GCSE Maths, along with a genuine interest in the sports industry.
What will you learn?
You'll cover fitness for sport and exercise, practical sports performance, the psychology of sport, anatomy and physiology, and how to design your own personal fitness training programme.
How will you be taught?
Through presentations, discussions, group work and practical activities. The course mixes internally assessed coursework with externally assessed exams and tasks, so good self-study habits matter.
What can this course lead to?
Students who meet the grade requirements can progress to the BTEC Level 3 Sport Diploma and on to university. Others move into sports apprenticeships or paid roles such as a recreation assistant

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