FOOTBALL ACADEMY Level 3 Sport Science

Level 3
Further Education
Lurgan Campus
Pearson BTEC

Overview

Subject to Approval

This two-year programme is equivalent to three A-Levels. The Southern Regional College Football Academy is open to both males and females who wish to pursue a career in football. Our football academy provides a unique opportunity to gain recognised qualifications, whilst gaining access to top class coaching and training facilities.

This programme of study will include coaching and officiating qualifications through our partner the Irish FA Foundation to enhance your employability.

The academy is open to students who would like to improve their skills and understanding of the sport. By reaching the highest standard of competition they can move into employment or the next level of academic study.

Applicants must be at least 16 years of age on or before 1st July in the year of proposed entry to the course and have recently been in education to key stage 4 (completion of compulsory education).

Applicants should normally hold the following:

15 points or greater at GCSE, consisting of at least 4 GCSEs at Grade C, or equivalent; OR
BTEC Level 2 First Diploma or equivalent at Pass or above with an overall profile equating to 15 points; OR
NVQ Level 2 (in relevant subject area); OR
Leaving Certificate – a profile equivalent to 12 points (of which 3 subjects must be achieved at Grade C3 or better at Ordinary Level) pre-2017. From 2017 onwards, or entry in 2018, 3 subjects must be achieved at 04 or better at Ordinary Level.

Entry to the course is through achievement of relevant qualifications and also successful performance in football trials. The trials take place between March and July and attendance is crucial to gain a place on the course.

The College will review the qualifications and/or experience held by applicants and will consider whether this profile shows an ability to progress towards a level 3 qualification.

Attendance at Pre-Entry Advice Sessions (individual or group interviews) is advisable in the selection of candidates in all courses.

This course consists of mandatory and specialist modules. Areas of study may include:

Careers in the Sport and Active Leisure Industry.
Health, Wellbeing and Sport.
Developing Coaching Skills.
Applied Coaching Skills.
Research Project in Sport.
Sport Development.
Self-Employment in Sport and Physical Activity.

Assessment is carried out internally.

There is an annual fee of £250 due each year, which represents a contribution towards the costs of training kit, competitions, IFA coaching courses and the comprehensive technical coaching, strength and conditioning sessions and sports science support programme.

On successful completion of the Level 3 BTEC Extended Diploma, you can progress to HNC/HND, Foundation Degree or an Honours Degree in Sports and Exercise related subjects.