Sport – Exeter City Football Development Programme
This Level 2 course contains both theory and practical elements as well as externally assessed exams, with the main programme of study specifically designed to introduce students to the sport and leisure industry, in addition to developing practical skills in the game of football.
Course Information
- Course Type School Leaver
- Subject Area Sport and Fitness
- Qualification BTEC Extended Certificate
- Study Mode: Full Time Only
- Course Level Level 2
- Location Victoria House
- Course Length 1 year
- Overview
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This course will introduce you to the sport and leisure industry, combined with representing the Exeter City Football Development Programme in The Community and Education Football Alliance (CEFA) leagues.
On this course you will:
- Study topics such as the sports performer in action, injury and profiling sports performance
- Earn qualifications that will support future employment in the sport and leisure industry, and have the opportunity to take part in our National Citizenship Service (NCS) programme
- Train in a professional environment and represent the Exeter City Football Development Programme in The Community and Education Football Alliance (CEFA) leagues.
Assessment is by external examinations, assignments and observation.
This course is ideal if you have aspirations of learning more about a career in the sports industry or want to progress on to the BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma in Sport.
Next steps: After completing the BTEC Level 2 Extended Certificate you may pursue employment or an Apprenticeship within the sport and leisure industry. Alternatively, you can continue your studies at Exeter College by progressing to a Level 3 course.
- Entry Requirements
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Entry requirements: You will need a grade 3 (or above) in English Language. You will need three GCSEs at grade 3 or equivalent and two at grade 2 or above. If you don’t have a grade 4 in English Language and Maths, you will be required to study for this alongside your course. You also need the personal qualities for working in the sports industry, a willingness to get involved practically and an enthusiasm for 11-a-side football.
- Facilities
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This course takes place at Victoria House, Exeter College’s Gym, Exwick Sports Pavillion and St James Park.
- Additional Costs
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You will pay for your own stationery.
Optional textbooks £50 approx.
There is an additional cost for Exeter City FC training kit of approximately £150.
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What our students think?
“The Netball Academy has one fitness session a week in the gym, two netball skills sessions and Wednesdays are reserved for games as well, so it helps improve our overall fitness, team bonding, game play and skills. We have just won the Association of Colleges League and are officially the best College team in England.” Read more >
“I have always loved football and I want to go as far as I can, so training every day and playing competitive fixtures was what appealed to me about the Sports Academy. Also learning about the body and the more theoretical side of my studies has been really good too, the balance of both on... Read more >
“My course is really hands-on and practical, teaching us skills that you don’t get in the classroom. I really enjoy the theory too, we look at things like sports nutrition, health and safety and the history of the industry. The facilities at Haven Banks are fantastic.” Read more >
“I study PE, Biology and Psychology A Levels and find they link together nicely. I chose my subjects by thinking about what I enjoy the most and what could help lead to a career in Sports, as that is my main interest.” Read more >
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