Course description
This programme is ideal for learners who aspire to develop their football ability and skills, whilst also learning about professional conduct and behaviour and the expectations and attributes of a professional athlete.
The core units are:
- Being organised
- Developing a personal progression plan
- Working with others
- Researching a topic
Plus 6 optional units:
- How exercise affects the body
- Playing sport
- Training for fitness
- Keeping active and healthy
- Contribute to running a sports event
- Coaching skills in sport
You will also work towards achieving GCSE maths and English.
Upcoming start dates
Suitability - Who should attend?
Applicants for a Level 1 programme will normally have:
- a strong interest in their chosen programme of study
- the commitment to work towards improving English and Maths as part of the programme
- the ability to discuss past experiences of education and future ambitions.
Outcome / Qualification etc.
NCFE L2 in Sport with the Football pathway.
Training Course Content
This qualification consists of credits. You will study four core units and six optional units. The range of optional units will enable you to focus on a particular strand of learning and interest whilst the mandatory units provide a good introduction to support progress into the workplace or further study.
All units are graded to encourage skills development and performance. You will have a work experience placement with Reading Football Club. The work experience element is key to providing opportunities to enthuse you and allow you to experience working in a community role within a professional sport club or sport and leisure industry environment.
At the end of the qualification you will gain the BTEC Level 1 Diploma in Sport.
Course delivery details
At the end of the year you will achieve a BTEC L1 Diploma in Sport.
You will improve your footballing skills and ability, professional standards and personal attributes, fitness and ability.
Expenses
This is a full time programme where you will be required to attend 5 days a week.
Activate Learning
Activate Learning is a forward-thinking education group that aims for far-reaching, progressive change and impact through learning. We work with learners as individuals, helping them make the choice of course and career pathway that’s right for them. Our mission is to provide work-ready talent for business, and...