Btec sport subsidiary diploma (football performance and excellence)

Course

In Birkenhead

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Description

  • Type

    Course

  • Location

    Birkenhead

2. Course description 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. 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

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Location

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Birkenhead (Merseyside)
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Conway Park Campus, Europa Boulevard, Birkenhead, CH41 4NT, CH41 4NT

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Subjects

  • Football
  • Fitness
  • Coaching
  • Physiology

Course programme

3. Entry requirements Priority will be given to those aged 16-18 years old. You should have a keen interest in football and aspire to pursuing a career in leading sport and active leisure activities. You will be invited for a practical assessment to determine your current football level. 4 GCSEs graded A*-C (grade 4 or above), preferably including English and maths. A relevant Level 2 Diploma. Satisfactory interview, assessment, school report and/or satisfactory reference.If English is not your first language, you may need an assessment before enrolling on this course. To discuss further, please contact the ESOL department - 0151 551 7144. 4. 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. 5. Assessment method The course is assessed using a combination of practical and assignment based methods.

Additional information

1. Qualification detail Qualification name BTEC Subsidiary Diploma in Sport (QCF) Qualification Level Level 3 Awarding organisation Pearson Education Ltd (Formerly EDEXCEL) Course webpage http://wmc.ac.uk/course/38861 Course type Full time Course start date 04 September 2017 Instruction language English Additional pricing information See our website via the link provided for Fee details Funding information Advanced Learner Loans available Attendance pattern Not known

Btec sport subsidiary diploma (football performance and excellence)

Price on request