BTEC Sport Subsidiary Diploma (Football Performance and Excellence)

UPDATED 20170109 15:53:44

The course has been designed to prepare you for a career in sport, sports development and sports coaching. All aspects of the course will be delivered with an emphasis on Football. This qualification, the BTEC Level 3 Diploma in Sport, will be delivered with the emphasis on football. Wirral Met College Football Development Centre combines this qualification with practical skills and technical/tactical development, coaching and the option of competitive or recreational weekly football fixtures depending on ability.You will study the following: -Principles of Anatomy & Physiology in Football -The Physiology of Fitness in Football -Assessing Risk in Sport -Fitness Training & Programming for Elite Footballers -Fitness Testing for Professional Footballers -Football Coaching -Practical Team Sports -Nutritional requirements & Lifestyle of a Footballer -Instructing physical activity & Exercise -Psychology in Football -Work Experience -Technical & Tactical requirements for Football -Current issues in Football You will take part in a variety of activities as part of the course, examples of these include: -College Football Development Centre representation in The Merseyside Schools & College's League (depending on playing ability) -Opportunities to play against professional football academies -Opportunity to gain your FA Level 1 Certificate in Coaching -Coach mentoring scheme through Dame Kelly Holmes Foundation -Intra-college competitions -Manchester City FC stadium tour -National Football Museum visit -Residential visit to London including a visit to Arsenal FC for a festival of football and stadium tours of Emirates and Wembley stadiums -Training session at The FA's national football centre St George's Park (training facility of the England national squad) -Adventurous activities which may include gorge walking, abseiling, rock climbing, canoeing, and kayaking. -Planning and leading sports coaching sessions to local primary school children. -Work ex

Course information

Name: BTEC Sport Subsidiary Diploma (Football Performance and Excellence) Qualification title: BTEC Subsidiary Diploma in Sport (QCF) Qualification type: Assessment The course is assessed using a combination of practical and assignment based methods. Awarding Pearson Education Ltd (Formerly EDEXCEL) Created 20170109 15:53:44 Updated 20170109 15:53:44

Entry requirements

All students will be expected to purchase an Adidas (subject to change) course kit which will consist of: Tracksuit, Polo shirt, Rain Jacket, Training T-shirt, shorts and football socks. The total cost of the trips and kit package is GBP200 per student. Due to the nature of the course, the practical aspects will take part on grass, 3G Astroturf, sports hall and fitness suite. All students will need to provide themselves with appropriate footwear for all surfaces as well as shin guards. Equipment required All students will be expected to purchase an Adidas (subject to change) course kit which will consist of: Tracksuit, Polo shirt, Rain Jacket, Training T-shirt, shorts and football socks. The total cost of the trips and kit package is GBP200 per student. Due to the nature of the course, the practical aspects will take part on grass, 3G Astroturf, sports hall and fitness suite. All students will need to provide themselves with appropriate footwear for all surfaces as well as shin guards.

Provider

Wirral Met College
Further Education
wmc.enquiries@wmc.ac.uk
0151 551 7777
http://wmc.ac.uk/

Address

Conway Park
Europa Boulevard Town: Birkenhead County:Wirral