Level 3 90 Credit Diploma in Sport & Football

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Ideal for the football enthusiast who is keen to participate in their favourite sport whilst studying at a greater depth, the aim of this course is to develop your performance skills while giving you a sound knowledge of sport and exercise science.
This one year 90 credit diploma covers a broad curriculum, giving a wider understanding of the industry and preparing you for a future career in football and/or sport. This course is the equivalent to one A Level plus an AS Level.

Course Content

10 units include:
• Fitness training and programming
• Principles of Anatomy and Physiology in Sport
• The Physiology of Fitness
• Assessing Risk in Sport
• The athlete lifestyle
• Sports coaching
• Rules regulations and officiating sport
• Organising sports events

Plus
• FA Coaching plus qualifications
• First Aid
• Entry in the British Colleges football leagues
• Daily professional football coaching
• 2nd Year study tour

In partnership with Thomas Hardye Schools, we are also offering students on the Extended Diploma course the option to study an AS level in Physical Education 1 day a week at Thomas Hardy School.

Entry Requirements

Minimum of four GCSEs Grades A* to C, including English and Maths. Functional Skills at Level 2. First Diploma at merit level.

Next Steps/Employment

Employment in the football and sports coaching or health and fitness industries. It could also allow you entry to an Apprenticeship programme or university degree in Football Studies.

Start Date

September 2013

Cost

Full Time Further EducationYour learning is FREE if you are a UK or EU student, aged under 19 years on 31st August in the academic year you start your course.

Aged over 19? Please contact us for details.