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Sport - Football Development Academy (Men and Ladies) Level 1-3 (Sept 12)
This course information relates to courses starting in September 2010.
Course code: tbc
Course category: Full-time
End Qualification: BTEC Certificate Level 1-3 (Dependant on study), NCFE Level 2 Certificate in Sports Coaching , FA Certificate Level 1, FA Emergency Aid Certificate, Child Protection Module
Starting and ending month: September to June
Starting year: 2010
Course duration: 36 weeks
Time of day: All day
Formal assessment: Formal assessment required
Course location: City College East
Course aims:
The Football Development Academy can only be studied alongside a full time core BTEC programme. The course is a unique programme that has been designed to combine high-quality coaching with the opportunity to gain qualifications in sport, coaching and key skills. This combined program is the ideal way to ensure that if your sporting dream isnt realised, you will have the qualifications, skills and confidence to pursue a career in the sports industry.
Students will receive specialist coaching from an ex-professional footballer and UEFA Licensed Coach for a minimum of 6 hours each week and will play competitive matches in local and national league and cup competitions. We have extensive facilities for you including full-sized astro-turf pitches, full-sized grass pitches, indoor sports hall and gymnasium.
The primary motive of this academy is to encourage young people back into the professional or semi-professional game and we have extensive links with the local and national footballing community to encourage this.
Course content:
On this course you will study:
- Practical Football Training/ Coaching
- FA Level 1 Coaching Certificate
- FA Emergency Aid Certificate
- Child protection module
- NCFE Level 2 Certificate in Sports Coaching
Facilities for students:
Our students benefit from fantastic outdoor and indoor facilities including full-size, all weather and grass pitches, an indoor sports hall, dance studio and gym.
Tutors:
Our highly skilled and motivated staff have a wealth of knowledge and experience in sport and have excellent links with local employers such as with Brighton and Hove FC and Sussex County Cricket Club.
Luke Hampton Programme Manager
Luke is Team Leader for Sport at City College and is a graduate of Sport and Exercise Science from Loughborough University. A former junior with Southampton Football Club, he now works part-time for the FA as a Coach Educator and is the Sports Masseur at Brighton and Hove Albion Football Club.
Charlie Oatway Head Coach
With over 350 professional league appearances as a player, former Albion captain Charlie Oatway now works for Albion in the Community. With such a wealth of playing and coaching experience, together with his lively and dynamic personality, students will experience a unique and enjoyable programme.
Assessment:
- Practical assessment (of football performance)
- Practical Assessment of coaching
- Coursework (portfolio assessment)
Awarding Body: Edexcel
Interview for entry: Interview required
Progression and links:
The primary motive of this academy is to encourage young people back into the professional or semi-professional game and we have extensive links with the local and national footballing community to encourage this.
There are also opportunities to gain paid and voluntary employment in football coaching.
You will be required to have a high level of footballing ability and a strong sense of desire and commitment. You will also need to be physically fit. Entry onto a particular level of the BTEC programme will be dependent on your existing qualifications.
Academic Centre:
CSPT - Sport
Costs of your Course:
There are five parts to the cost of your course:
- Tuition Fees
- College registration
- Awarding Body registration
- Resource Fee
- Exam / Assessment Fees
Tuition fees
How much will the Tuition Fees cost?
Below are the fees for this course.
Free Study and Financial Support
All full time courses are free to EU residents who are under 19 years old on the 31st August 2012. The only fees you have to pay are for specialist resources and equipment and the cost of these varies from £25 to £300 depending upon the subject you are studying.
Depending on your circumstances, you may be eligible for financial help from the college's learner support funds. You should apply for financial support as soon as you receive your offer letter.
For more information on financial assitance, please follow the link below.
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Disclaimer:
Although the information given is believed to be correct at the time of publication, it does not form any part of a
contract between City College Brighton and Hove and the student. Courses may be subject to change.
Timetables are subject to change and you should check with your tutor prior to enrolment for the details of your timetable.
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