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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

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  • Course Type School Leaver
  • Subject Area Sport and Fitness
  • Qualification BTEC Extended Certificate
  • Study Mode: Full Time
  • Course Level Level 2
  • Location Victoria House
  • Course Length 1 year
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Overview

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.

This course takes place at Victoria House, the Sports Hall, Exwick Sports Hub and St James Park.

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 Exeter City in the Community 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.

Future 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

You will need:

  • Two GCSEs at grade 2 or above
  • Four GCSEs at grade 3 or above, including English Language*
  • Alongside your entry requirements, you will also need to be accepted by Exeter City Football Club to represent the CEFA Academy
Facilities

This course takes place at Victoria House, the Sports Hall, Exwick Sports Hub and St James Park.

Additional Costs

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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