BTEC Level 3 in Sports (Extended Certificate)

Applications Open: - 3rd November 2025

Applications Close: - On-going

Entry Requirements: - Please check with school website for entry to different Pathways

To choose your courses you must follow these guidelines:

4 x Level 3 courses

OR

2 x Level 2 courses plus English/Maths resit if required

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A combination of Level 3/Level 2 and A Levels dependent on GCSE qualifications

How to Apply: - Please apply via KentChoices

The BTEC Extended Certificate will start of by allowing students to explore anatomy and physiology of the body; whereby learners will study the structure and function of the skeletal, muscular, respiratory, cardiovascular and energy system and how these are impacted by exercise. This will lead onto fitness training and programming, where student will develop an understanding of designing training programmes for a range of clients to improve health and fitness. Learners will then focus on professional development in the sports industry.

Unit 1: Anatomy and Physiology (33.3%)

Unit 2: Fitness Training and Programming for Health, Sport and Well-being (33.3%)

Unit 3: Professional Development in the Sports Industry (16.67%)

Unit 7: Practical Sports Performance (16.67%)

The BTEC Extended Certificate in Sport provides transferable knowledge and skills that support learners for progression to university or the workplace. The qualification can lead learners to study variety of courses including Sport Studies, Sport Psychology, Sport and Exercise Science at higher education.