BTEC Nationals Sport
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Extended Certificate
Teaching from: September 2016
External assessment from: 2017
Performance tables (England): Applied General (2018 results)
A broad basis of study for the sport sector. This qualification is designed to support progression to higher education when taken as part of a programme of study that includes other appropriate BTEC Nationals.
Changes to external assessments from April 2018: Simpler guidance and clearer processes - find out more.
Don't forget you can continue teaching your BTEC Level 3 Nationals in Sport (2010) for courses starting in 2017.
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Foundation Diploma
Teaching from: September 2016
External assessment from: 2017
Performance tables (England): Applied General (2018 results)
This qualification is designed as a one-year, full-time course covering the underpinning knowledge for the sport sector, which supports progression to an Apprenticeship in the sport sector or to a further year of study at Level 3.
Changes to external assessments from April 2018: Simpler guidance and clearer processes - find out more.
Don't forget you can continue teaching your BTEC Level 3 Nationals in Sport (2010) for courses starting in 2017.
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Diploma (Tech level)
Teaching from: September 2016
External assessment from: 2017
Performance tables (England): Tech Level (2018 results)
This qualification is intended as a Tech Level qualification, equivalent in size to 2 A levels. It has been designed as part of a 2-year programme, a specialist pathway in Fitness Services.
Changes to external assessments from April 2018: Simpler guidance and clearer processes - find out more.
Don't forget you can continue teaching your BTEC Level 3 Nationals in Sport (2010) for courses starting in 2017.
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Diploma
Teaching from: December 2016
External assessment from: 2017
Performance tables (England): Applied General (2019 results)
In depth study for learners committed to their study of the sector alongside other qualifications. Supports progression to higher education and employment when combined with other Level 3 subjects.
Changes to external assessments from April 2018: Simpler guidance and clearer processes - find out more.
Don't forget you can continue teaching your BTEC Level 3 Nationals in Sport (2010) for courses starting in 2017.
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Certificate
Teaching from: December 2016
External assessment from: 2017
Performance tables (England): Applied General (2019 results)
A basic introduction to the study of Sport. Supports progression to further or higher education and ultimately employment.
Don't forget you can continue teaching your BTEC Nationals in Sport (2010) for courses starting in 2017
Changes to external assessments from April 2018: Simpler guidance and clearer processes - find out more.
Don't forget you can continue teaching your BTEC Level 3 Nationals in Sport (2010) for courses starting in 2017.
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Extended Diploma
Teaching from: December 2016
External assessment from: 2017
Performance tables (England): Applied General (2019 results)
A two year full-time course providing in-depth study of the sector. Supports progression to higher education and employment.
Changes to external assessments from April 2018: Simpler guidance and clearer processes - find out more.
Don't forget you can continue teaching your BTEC Level 3 Nationals in Sport (2010) for courses starting in 2017.
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