Level 3 Football Education Pathway

A minimum of five GCSEs at Grade 4 or above, preferably including English or Maths. Students must be enthusiastic about sport and fitness with a particular interest in mastering techniques and skills in football.

This course offers keen football players the chance to gain the Level 3 Extended Diploma in Sport and physical activity whilst playing and coaching the game they love! Our expert teachers will guide students through the requirements of the course, and they will be taught coaching techniques for both young children and elite professional players. The course includes work placements in local schools and football clubs. Students will examine their own play and team play, ensuring they improve and develop as a player.

Students will study a Sport and Physical Activity Extended Diploma with a particular focus on football.

Units include:

• Exercise, Health and Lifestyle

• Team Sport

• Coaching

• Careers in Sport

• Anatomy and Physiology

• Techniques and Tactics in Sport

• Psychology Football Education Pathway

• Fitness Training

• Fitness Testing

• Nutrition

• Sport Analysis

• Sports injuries

Assessment is through written coursework and practical assessments.

Progression in Football Education Pathway in Sport and Physical Activity

Previous students have gone on to an HND in Sports here at Shrewsbury College, football coaching, teaching, and other football-related careers or progressed to university to sports studies, sports management, or sports science, sports analysis, sports therapy, or coaching, at universities across the country.

There are practical training and physical activity sessions each week delivered by professional FA and UEFA qualified coaches. There is a potential opportunity to trial for the England Colleges National Side and Pro-Direct North and Eleven sides.

Shrewsbury College is delighted to be working with the Premier Football Academy partner, Pro Direct Academy. The course will still be led by experienced college tutors and coaches and will be supported by additional UEFA-qualified coaches.

You can apply online via the APPLY button. You can also apply for a second, alternative programme of study such as A Levels via a separate application. If after reading this factsheet, you are still undecided about the course most suitable for you, please drop into one of our open evenings, ring the Admissions Department on 01743 653111, or email admissions@scg.ac.uk