BTEC Nationals Sport and Exercise Science (2016 and 2017)
Specification
An introduction to the sport sector. The qualification supports progression to higher education when taken as part of a programme of study that includes other vocational or general qualifications.
Qualification Summary
Title: Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate in Sport and Exercise Science
Qualification number: 603/0444/3
Guided learning hours: 360
First teaching: September 2018
First external assessment: 2017
Performance tables: Applied Generals (2023,2024,2025)
Total qualification time: 480
Eligible for funding (England): 16-19; 19+ loan; 19-23 entitlement;
Last registration: England - 31 Aug 2026; Northern Ireland- 31 Aug 2026; Wales - 31 Aug 2026;
The Foundation Diploma is for learners looking to study sport as a one-year, full-time course, or for those wishing to take it alongside another area of contrasting or complementary study, as part of a two-year, full-time study programme.
Qualification Summary
Title: Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Foundation Diploma in Sport and Exercise Science
Qualification number: 603/0443/1
Guided learning hours: 510
First teaching: September 2018
First external assessment: 2017
Performance tables: Applied Generals (2023,2024,2025)
Total qualification time: 680
Eligible for funding (England): 16-19; 19+ loan; 19-23 entitlement;
Last registration: England - 31 Aug 2026; Northern Ireland- 31 Aug 2026; Wales - 31 Aug 2026;
Taken alongside a qualification related to a chosen field, e.g. BTEC Business, A level Biology, Mathematics or Psychology, this qualification is for learners who are intending to complete a degree in the sport and exercise sector.
Qualification Summary
Title: Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma in Sport and Exercise Science
Qualification number: 601/7421/3
Guided learning hours: 720
First teaching: June 2016
First external assessment: 2017
Performance tables: Applied Generals (2023,2024,2025)
Total qualification time: 960
Eligible for funding (England): 16-19; 19+ loan; 19-23 entitlement;
Last registration: England - 31 Aug 2026; Northern Ireland- 31 Aug 2026; Wales - 31 Aug 2026;
The largest qualification in the suite of BTEC Nationals in SES, and is equivalent in size to 3 A levels. It is best suited to learners who want to progress to higher education programmes in the sport and exercise science sector.
Qualification Summary
Title: Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma in Sport and Exercise Science
Qualification number: 601/7422/5
Guided learning hours: 1080
First teaching: June 2016
First external assessment: 2017
Performance tables: Applied Generals (2023,2024,2025)
Total qualification time: 1420
Eligible for funding (England): 16-19; 19+ loan; 19-23 entitlement;
Last registration: England - 31 Aug 2026; Northern Ireland- 31 Aug 2026; Wales - 31 Aug 2026;
Penny Lewis
Physical Education and Sport
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Published resources
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