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Football
Stamford Female Football Academy Level 3
- Course Type: Diploma/Certificate
What can this course lead to?
On successful completion of this course, you can progress to study football or specific sports related degrees at University. You could also progress in to Football Coaching with current and appropriate coaching qualifications.
Upon successful completion you can progress onto our degree programme at University Centre Peterborough or progress onto an Inspire+ Apprenticeship who offer over 100 opportunities all over Lincolnshire to be a trainer PE specialist within a Primary School https://www.inspireplus.org.uk/become-a-pe-apprentice/
Trial Dates:
Wednesday 9th April 12.30pm-2.00pm
Wednesday 28th May 12.30pm-2.00pm
Who is it for?
If you want to develop your football skills and ability through practical learning and regular participation in competitive league matches with teams at your level, this is the perfect course for you.
The Female Football Academy provides students with the platform to develop the technical, tactical, physical and psychological aspects of their game, allowing players to develop their game intelligence.
We make sure all of our students train to their highest potential with our highly qualified coaches, whilst at the same time excel in the classroom, providing routes to progress into employment, apprenticeships & university, both in England and the USA. You will study 15 hours per week in the classroom and complete six hours football training as well as competing on a Wednesday against other colleges within AOC Competitions and add hoc friendlies.
What is covered?
You will study the following units:
- Body Systems (Exam)
- Sports Coaching Sports Organisation and Development (Exam)
- Performance Analysis in Sport and Exercise
- Organisation of Sports Events
- Physical Activity for Specific Groups
- Practical Skills in Sport and Physical Activity
- Sports injuries and Rehabilitation
- Health and Fitness Testing for Sport and Exercise Working Safely in Sport, Exercise, Health and Leisure (Exam)
- Sport and Exercise Psychology
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
4 GCSEs at grades 4/C or above including English or a Football Development diploma Level 2 at distinction. English is required due to the level of literacy in exams and coursework.
You will learn through undertaking research assignments and practical activities that have been designed to relate to the Football industry. You will have the opportunity to take part a week of work experience to give you a real insight into the industry and also spend some volunteer football coaching time within the community.
You will be assessed through course work including presentations, reports and assignments which are uploaded online. Two units will be assessed by exams.
Additional costs include £150.00 towards uniform to be worn at training, matches and within the classroom, and £100 for trips across the year locally and further afield including Etihad Stadium Tour and National BMX centre practical, St Georges Park and paintball. Students purchase a specific footballer kit package at the beginning of the course for £150, this is to be worn at training, matches and within the classroom. Financial support is available for students if needed, visit https://www.stamford.ac.uk/college-life/financial-support to find out more.
We will review each application on a case-by-case basis to ensure you get a place on the course most suitable for you. Whatever your results, we want to assure you that extenuating circumstances will be considered should you not have the grades indicated above. One of the ways we do this is through a very effective ‘6 weeks to success programme’ that operates from the first day you start your course. This includes support such as (but not limited to): Allowing you to change courses if you change your mind in the first 6 weeks -subject to availability Moving you between course levels if you are finding your current level too easy / too hard— subject to availability Enrolling you automatically on GCSE English or maths if you do not a pass at a grade 4 One-to-one reviews with your academic tutor to ensure you are progressing and achieving well Our course enquiries and admissions team are available at information.smd@ieg.ac.uk should you have any further questions.
Start date: 01/09/2025
Course Code
SEC3FF5AF$
Duration
2 Years
Full-time courses are fully funded for 16 to 18-year-olds. For age 19+, various funding options are available.
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