NCFE Level 3 Extended Diploma in Sport and Physical Activity

The Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma in Sport is intended to be an Applied General qualification for post-16 learners wanting to continue their education through applied learning, and who aim to progress to higher education and ultimately to employment, within the sports sector. The qualification is equivalent in size to three A Levels and has been designed as a full two-year programme.

Learners who have completed this qualification in two years may progress to further learning at Level 3 or higher. The qualification is for post-16 learners who want to continue their education through applied learning. The qualification prepares learners for a range of higher education courses and job roles related to the sports sector. It provide progression either by meeting entry requirements in their own right or by being accepted alongside other qualifications at the same level and adding value to them.

The qualification carries UCAS points and is recognised by higher education providers as meeting, or contributing to, admission requirements for many relevant courses. Learners can progress to higher education on full degree single or combined courses, for example:

• BA (Hons) in Sports Coaching
• BSc (Hons) in Sports Development
• BSc (Hons) Sports Nutrition
• BSc (Hons) Sport and Leisure Management
• BSc (Hons) Sports Science
• BSc (Hons) in Exercise, Health and Fitness
• BSc (Hons) in Sport and Exercise Psychology

This course will next start in Sept 2024