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Sport - BTEC Extended Certificate
Victory Academy, The
Magpie Hall Road, Chatham, Kent, ME4 5JB
Available start dates
Available start dates
Application Instructions
Applications Open: 3rd November 2025
Applications Close: 1st September 2026
Entry Requirements: Please see courses for more information
How to Apply: Via Kent Choices website
Course Summary
This is a Level 3 qualification equivalent in size to one A Level so will therefore be one of your three subject choices in sixth form. It has been designed for post-16 learners. This qualification is particularly appropriate for learners who are interested in Sport and those wanting to progress to a career in sport and physical activity development, either directly, or through higher education at University. There are 4 units of which 3 are mandatory and 1 optional.
Course Details
Unit 1: Anatomy & Physiology (Exam)
Learners explore how the skeletal, muscular, cardiovascular and respiratory systems function and the fundamentals
of the energy systems.
Unit 2: Fitness Training and Programming for Health, Sport and Well-being (Exam)
Learners explore client screening and lifestyle assessment, fitness training methods and fitness programming to
support improvements in a client’s health and wellbeing. This is assessed by an external exam, using different case
studies each year.
Unit 3: Professional Development in the Sports Industry (Internal Assessment - Assignment)
Learners explore the knowledge and skills required for different career pathways in the sports industry. Learners will
take part in, and reflect on a personal skills audit, career action plan and practical interview assessment activities.
Unit 7: Practical Sports Performance (Internal Assessment - Assignment)
Learners study the skills, techniques, tactics and rules of selected sports through active participation in individual/team
sports. They will study 2 sports.
How will it be delivered and assessed?
Unit 1: Anatomy & Physiology (Exam)
Unit 2: Fitness Training and Programming for Health, Sport and Well-being (Exam)
Unit 3: Professional Development in the Sports Industry (Internal Assessment - Assignment)
Unit 7: Practical Sports Performance (Internal Assessment - Assignment)
Entry requirements
At least 5 GCSEs at grade 4 or above including English, Maths and Science.
Your next steps...
The BTEC National Extended Certificate in Sport is recognised by all Universities so it can lead to
study at Higher Education for entrance in to Sports related Careers such as PE teaching, Sports
Therapists, Physiotherapists, Sports Analysts and Sports Development. It is also recognised by
Employers so can lead directly to a variety of jobs and careers, such as Fitness Instructors, Sports
Coaching, Personal Trainers and Recreation Assistants.
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