Apply for this course if you have a keen interest in football and coaching. Units for this course include:
- Fitness Testing and training
- Practical Sport
- Planning and Leading Sports Activities
- Technical Skills and Tactical Awareness for Sport
- Nutrition for Sports Performance
- Development of Personal Fitness
- Planning and running a Sports Event.
All full-time students will have a personal tutor and access to a wide range of enrichment activities. Your course will give you an opportunity to develop skills in numeracy, literacy and communication, including speaking and listening skills.
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Entry requirements
4 GCSE grades 3/4 preferably including English and/or Maths or a Merit on a relevant level 1 qualification. Places are subject to a successful football trial. You must have a keen interest in football and coaching.
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Who is the course for?
This course ia aimed at 16-18 year olds only. It is for those with proven playing ability, which will be selected by trial, who seek a first class education and have predicted grades 3/4 at GCSE level and want to work in the sports industry.
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Study methods
Training is on Tuesday and Thursday with games played on a Wednesday. College classes will take place over the same five day period and will consist of a variety of lectures, videos, outside speakers, research, student presentations and day trips to appropriate sites.
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How is the course assessed?
Through a combination of written assignments, presentations and practical assessments.
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More information
There will be some additional materials costs; Textbook - approximately £20, Pen and Paper, USB memory stick, plastic wallets, folders. Appropriate football boots.
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Where Next – Further Studies
Entry to the BTEC level 3 in sports performance, paid or unpaid work in the community.
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How to apply
To apply for a course either click the APPLY NOW button - fill out the form online and submit
OR download an application form here and post it to the address on the form.
When we have received your application we will contact you to arrange an interview time.
