Sport – Exeter City Football Development Programme
Course Information
- 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
Overview
This course will introduce you to the sport and leisure industry, combined with representing Exeter City in our Community Education Football Alliance (CEFA) Academy.
Who is this course for?
Choose this course 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
- What you will study
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On this course you will:
- Study topics such as the sports performer in action, injury and the sports performer and profiling sports performance
- Earn qualifications that will support future employment in the sport and leisure industry
- Train in a professional environment and represent Exeter City in the Community Education Football Alliance (CEFA) leagues
- Assessment
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External examinations, assignments and observation.
- Entry Requirements
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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
*If you do not achieve a grade 4 in GCSE English Language or Maths you may still be considered for this course, but you will be required to study this subject alongside your course.
Progression and Careers
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.
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Have a question?
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How to apply
Ready to start your journey?
Applying is straightforward:
1) Complete our online application form
2) Submit your GCSE results or predicted grades
3) Attend an interview
4) Receive your offer and enrol
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 >
“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 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 >
“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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