Upon successful completion, you will be eligible to progress onto our degree programme at University Centre Peterborough. Visit here: https://www.ucp.ac.uk/ for course details. You could also 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/
What can this course lead to?
Who is it for?
This course is for those who want to gain expert training to become a semi-professional footballer, or the knowledge for a career in football management or coaching. You will gain coaching from industry specialists and former professional football players, whilst earning an accredited sporting qualification and playing regular football matches against other teams in competitive leagues. Training will take place at our Borderville Sports Complex, home to Stamford AFC’s Zeeco Stadium. Learners will study a Level 3 Diploma in Sport course for 12.75 hours per week, alongside 6 hours training and Wednesday match days (home and away). Please be aware learners will be enrolled onto the course alongside the Football Academy commitments so will be required to complete and engage in both aspects.
What is covered?
You will study the following units: Careers in the Sport and Active Leisure Industry Health, Wellbeing and Sport Developing Coaching Skills Applied Coaching Skills Sport Development Self-Employment in Sport and Physical Activity Organising Events in Sports and Physical Activities The academy is designed to improve you as a person and a player to ensure by the end of your studies you will be tactically and technically better on the field and more confident and organised within the classroom.
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 enquiries@stamford.ac.uk should you have any further questions.
Start date: 01/09/2025
Course Code
SEC3FO5AF$
Duration
2 Years
Full-time courses are fully funded for 16 to 18-year-olds. For age 19+, various funding options are available.
My College tutors helped me get the grades I got which helped me secure an apprenticeship working in the PE department at a Peterborough school.
Courtney Hills
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