Sport – Exeter City Football Development Programme
This two year, full time Level 3 course combines the examinable, practical and theoretical elements of Sport which meets the entry requirements for learners to progress to higher education courses in Sport before entering employment.
Course Information
- Course Type School Leaver
- Subject Area Sport and Fitness
- Qualification BTEC Foundation Diploma
- Study Mode: Full Time Only
- Course Level Level 3
- Location Victoria House
- Course Length 2 years
- Overview
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This two year, full time course combines the examinable, practical and theoretical elements of sport which meets the entry requirements for learners to progress to university level courses in Sport before entering employment. The course includes 14 units of study, four of which are externally assessed. The course also involves you representing the Exeter City Football Development Programme in The Community and Education Football Alliance (CEFA) leagues. Exeter City Futsal and This will involve you competing against other professional football clubs and training three times a week, alongside your academical studies.
On this course you will study:
- Anatomy and Physiology (Externally assessed)
- Fitness Training and Programming (Externally assessed)
- Development and Provision of Sport and Physical Activity (Externally assessed)
- Investigating Business in Sport and the Active Leisure Industry (Externally assessed)
- Professional Development in the Sports Industry
- Sport Leadership
- Application of Fitness Testing
- Practical Sports Performance
- Coaching for Performance
- Research Methods in Sport
- Skill Acquisition in Sport
You may also have the opportunity to study an additional qualification alongside this course.
Assessments: The course contains 10 mandatory internally assessed units and four externally assessed units. Assessments are either through exams, controlled assessments or coursework.
This course is ideal if you have aspirations of learning more about a career in the sports industry, want to prepare yourself for a higher education pathway in sport or are passionate about sport. You should also have a passion for playing football and be eager to develop your overall ability and compete at a high level.
After completing this course you will be ideally suited to progress on to higher education such as a Foundation Degree in Football Coaching and Development, Coaching and Fitness or Sports Therapy at Exeter College or a relevant degree at another university. If you prefer, you can move straight onto a career in professional sport or any part of the Sport and Fitness Industry.
- Entry Requirements
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A minimum of five GCSEs at grade 4 or above (including English) plus two GCSEs at grade 3, or equivalent. If you do not have a grade 4 or above in Maths, you will be required to work towards an appropriate level qualification. A genuine interest in the theoretical side of sport, as well as practical participation, is strongly recommended. A grade 4 in GCSE PE will also be an advantage. Alongside your entry requirements, you will also need to be accepted by Exeter City Football Club to represent the Exeter City Football Development Programme. Previous football experience is desirable.
- Facilities
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The course will be based at both Victoria House and St James Park in the Grecian and Fountain Centres. You will also use the College sports hall, Central Fitness and Exwick Sports Hub. You will have access to Learning Resource Centres and refectories at Victoria House, CCI and the Hele Building.
- 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?
“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 >
“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 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 >
“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 >
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