Football Academy

Course summary

You would be suitable for this course if you have a passion for sport and play football on a regular basis. Ideally, you would be interested in coaching and leadership. Students who select this option are often interested in pursuing career opportunities in the sport and leisure field. For example: health and fitness instructors, Leisure Centres, sports coaching, physiotherapists etc. The course has been running since 1999 with a proven track record of placing students onto relevant university courses or directly into the football industry. The course is a full-time two-year option and is a mixture of theory and practical sessions. Students also have the opportunity to undertake work experience in their chosen field. The Football Academy students will achieve the equivalent to 2 A-Levels. Additional qualifications available to Football Academy Students: • FA Level 1 and Level 2 Certificate in Coaching Football • Safeguarding Children and Emergency Aid Certificates • Level 2 Award in Sports Leadership • Other NGB coaching awards