Sports Studies
Hanley Castle High School - Worcestershire
01684593241
Church End, Hanley Castle, Worcester, WR8 0BL
Course summary

The BTEC Level 3 Extended Certificate in Sport is equivalent to one GCE A Level. The qualification would suit a student who has a keen interest in sports, providing a more practical, real-world approach to learning alongside a key theoretical background. Over the two years, students will take an external exam in Anatomy and Physiology and will sit a 2-hour exam following a pre-release scenario on Fitness training and programming. They will sit in two further units (shown below) which will be coursework-based and assessed internally. The projects that students undertake are graded as a Pass, a Merit, or a Distinction. BTEC Level 3 Extended Certificate is designed to support progression to higher education. BTEC Level 3 Extended Certificate is equivalent to one A level and is highly valued by universities, further education colleges, and employers alike. Areas such as teaching, leisure and recreation, sports coaching, sports psychology, and personal trainer can all be pursued.

Entry requirements

Our general Sixth Form entry requirement is 5 GCSEs at grades 4 - 9. Students would benefit from previously studying Physical Education at GCSE level or Level 2 BTEC in Sport. Grade 5 in GCSE PE and Science are recommended.

How you'll be assessed

The BTEC Level 3 is assessed over two years through 2 externally assessed exams along with 2 units which are completed through real-life, work-based case studies. Anatomy and Physiology 1 hour 30 min written exam Fitness training and programming for health, sport, and well-being Pre-release task, 2-hour exam Professional Development in the Sports Industry Internally assessed, externally verified Applications of fitness testing Internally assessed, externally verified

School Info

About Education Provider

RegionWest Midlands
Local AuthorityWorcestershire
Ofsted RatingGood
Gender TypeCo-Educational
AddressChurch End, Hanley Castle, Worcester, WR8 0BL