Sport (A Level Equivalent) – Level 3

Modules include:

180 GLH – Equivalent to 0.5 of an A Level
Anatomy and Physiology – External Exam (Mandatory Unit)
Practical Sports Performance – Internal Assessment (Mandatory Unit)
Fitness Training and programming – External Assessment (Mandatory Unit)
Professional Development – Internal Assessment (Mandatory Unit)

On completion of all four units, students will leave with the equivalent of 1 A Level – BTEC National Extended Certificate in Sport.

This course provides learners with a comprehensive understanding of the key body systems, including skeletal, muscular, cardiovascular, and respiratory, along with the fundamentals of energy systems.

Learners will develop skills in client screening, lifestyle assessment, fitness training methods, and programming to promote health and well-being.

The program also explores career pathways within the sports industry, supported by activities such as personal skills audits, career action planning, and practical interview assessments. Additionally, learners will study the psychological aspects of sport and learn techniques to enhance athletic performance.

This is a 2 year course studied September – June.

You should have achieved at least five GCSEs at grade 4/5 or above, including English language and mathematics.

As well as the entry requirements above you will also need to meet the specific requirements for the A Level courses you choose.

Assessment is continuous throughout the qualification and is a mixture of external examinations and internally assessed assignments.

University Opportunities

Past students have progressed to study degrees in sports therapy with rehabilitation, sports coaching, sport science, physical education, education and strength and conditioning, physiotherapy.

Career Opportunities

Career opportunities include outdoor instructors, outdoor leaders, primary and secondary education, sport science, sports coaching and nutrition, therapy and psychologist.

Our MC Click scheme provides full time students (ages 16-19) on a Level 1, 2 or 3 study programmes with a free loan laptop to assist with their studies. Laptops can be collected at enrolment. Click here for more information about MC Click.

Tuition fees are free if you are a UK or home-fee status student and aged 16-18 on the 31st August before the start of your course.

Additional financial support may also be available for full-time students – click here to find out more.

Click the ‘Apply Now’ button at the top of this page which will take you to an application form to apply for A Levels. You only need to apply once for A Level programmes. After receiving your application form you will be invited to attend an informal interview where you will have a chance to discuss which specific A Level subjects you would like to enrol on. Click here to download the full time application form.

If you have any queries with regards to your application or you would like further information and support, please contact our Admissions Team on 01642 333601, or if you have any enquiries about courses, please contact Course Information on 01642 333333 or e-mail CourseInformation@mbro.ac.uk.

Although not part of our full-time A Level study programme, students can work with our dedicated Work Experience Co-ordinator to secure a suitable placement, be that a one-off experience, or a more long-term placement.