Level 2

Skills for Sport and Active Leisure - Football Academy Level 2 Extended Certificate

Duration Age Group Study Start Available Locations
1 YEAR SCHOOL LEAVERS FULL TIME 09/09/2024
Southend Campus
Duration Age Group Study Start Available Locations
1 YEAR SCHOOL LEAVERS FULL TIME 09/09/2024
Southend Campus

Overview

Former Southend United manager Steve Tilson heads this course which will prepare you for a career in sport. Training three times a week with match day on Wednesdays, this course will enhance your skills and allow you to progress to further studies within the sports curriculum area.

Entry Requirements

  • Level 1 qualification or GCSEs x 2 at grade 3/D in MATHS or ENGLISH
  • Successful attendance at interview event and football trial

Course Structure

  • Practical sport
  • Nutrition for sports performance
  • Planning and leading sport or active leisure activities
  • Fitness testing and training
  • Sports coaching
  • Development of personal fitness

Assessment & Feedback

  • Portfolio-based
  • Written assessments
  • Presentations
  • Practical performance and evaluation

Course Cost

School Leavers, full_time:

FREE to UK under 19s not in employment

What Next...

Successful candidates can progress onto Level 3 sport programmes or pursue a career as a coach.