National Diploma in Sports Performance and Facilities Management

National Diploma in Sports Performance and Facilities Management

Introduction
If you would like to work at sports venues, maintain sports surfaces and facilities, improve your chances of playing at a higher level then this course is for you. Discover a rewarding career in the sports industry, while carrying out your work experience at leading sports venues. Reaseheath College is working with:

• Everton FC
  
• Liverpool FC
  
• Stoke City FC
  
• Wrexham FC
  
• Nantwich Town FC
  
• Institute of Groundsman
  

About the course
The college provides you with excellent facilities to study and gain a qualification in Sports Performance and the management of the course, pitches and sports facilities including stadiums.
The course is closely linked to the practical elements of the professionalgame and also offers a wide range of management techniques related to the maintenance of the venue.
Progression and employment is directed at a wide audience from the sports professional, coach/instructor to the grounds manager..

The course includes
The course offers all aspects of sports including:

• Golf
  
• Rugby
  
• Football
  
• Coaching
  
• Nutrition
  
• Fitness and exercise
  

The course also offers practical elements and management techniques:

• Business management
  
• organisation of sports events
  
• sports turf construction
  
• sports turf maintenance
  
• Work experience at leading sports venues
  
• Functional skills in Maths, English or ICT
  

Length of the course

• 2 years
  

What qualifications will I gain?

• 18 units - National Diploma
  
• 12 units - National Certificate
  
• 6 units - National Award
  
• Functional skills in Maths, English or ICT
  

Course options after this programme

• Foundation Degree in Sports Turf Management
  
• Foundation Degree in Garden and Landscape Design
  
• Degree in Horticulture
  
• NVQ Level 4 Amenity Horticulture
  
• Degree courses in sports related areas
  

Career options

• Facilities Manager
  
• Venue/Event maintenance
  
• Coaching/instructor
  
• Groundsperson/Greenkeeper
  
• Sports fitness