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Extended Diploma in Sport (Football Academy)  Level 3

Course Duration

Location

Sport and Outdoor Activities

Course Content:

Year 1

  • Fitness training and programming
  • Sports coaching
  • Sports development
  • Practical individual sport
  • The athletes' lifestyle
  • Sports nutrition
  • Instructing physical activity and exercise
  • Talent identification and development in sport
  • Physical education and the care of children and young people
  • Sport facilities and operational management
  • Functional Skills

Year 2

  • Principals of anatomy and physiology
  • The physiology of fitness
  • Assessing risk in sport
  • Rules, regulations and officiating in sport
  • Organising sports events
  • Fitness testing for sport and exercise
  • Practical team sports
  • Sports injuries
  • Psychology for sports performance
  • Functional skills

As part of the Tonbridge Angels Football Academy, students will, in addition, undertake competitive football matches and have the opportunity to gain FA Level 1 professional coaching certificates. Students can also undertake, at an additional cost, a first aid at work certificate.

Assessment Method:

Written assignments and practical assessments.

Entry Requirements:

Applicants should have 4 GCSEs at Grades A* - C, 2 of which must be English, Maths or Science or have a full Level 2 qualification at Merit in a relevant subject.

Applicants to the Academy also need to successfully complete a trial and, those who wish to enter the Football Academy, also need to meet the league entry requirements for the Football Association.

Progression Routes:

Successful students can progress into higher education sports programme. Alternatively they can pursue a career in the industry working with local authorities, sports centres, and professional clubs at a coaching level.

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Resources

  • Linkage with Tonbridge Angels Football Club
  • Football pitches prepared to FA competitive league standard
  • Planned 3G sports pitch
  • LTA approved tennis coaches
  • Gymnasium and sports hall
  • Outdoor netball and tennis courts
  • Treatment room
  • Fitness testing equipment

Typical Employers

Industry Links

Students benefit from close ties with the Tonbridge Angels Football Club, Tree-Jumpers and other local organisations.