Level 3 Extended Diploma Sport Football

Level 3 Extended Diploma Sport (Football)

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Gain a grounding in all aspects of sport, with emphasis on performance and excellence in football. Develop your knowledge of football training techniques for a range of players, from children to professionals. You’ll examine your own game to ensure you improve as a player. 

In your first year, you'll complete a Level 2 qualification in Sports Leadership, developing leadership and coaching experience as you run football and futsal events.

Key Information

Course Duration: Two years
Part or Full Time: Full Time
Level of Study: Diplomas

Course Overview

Gain a grounding in all aspects of sport, with emphasis on performance and excellence in football. Develop your knowledge of football training techniques for a range of players, from children to professionals. You’ll examine your own game to ensure you improve as a player. 

In your first year, you'll complete a Level 2 qualification in Sports Leadership, developing leadership and coaching experience as you run football and futsal events.

5 GCSEs at grade 4 or above to include Mathematics and English Language.

Your modules could include Anatomy, Physiology, Coaching, Business, Fitness Training, and Professional Development in the Football Industry.

Complete work experience to gain the skills for your dream career – as a football coach or in the wider sports industry.

 

Course Overview

Course information

Gain a grounding in all aspects of sport, with emphasis on performance and excellence in football. Develop your knowledge of football training techniques for a range of players, from children to professionals. You’ll examine your own game to ensure you improve as a player. 

In your first year, you'll complete a Level 2 qualification in Sports Leadership, developing leadership and coaching experience as you run football and futsal events.

Entry requirements

5 GCSEs at grade 4 or above to include Mathematics and English Language.

What you will study

Your modules could include Anatomy, Physiology, Coaching, Business, Fitness Training, and Professional Development in the Football Industry.

Industry experience and career opportunities

Complete work experience to gain the skills for your dream career – as a football coach or in the wider sports industry.

 

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“I love studying the theory of sport. My Sports Nutrition module was particularly interesting – I could apply the theory to my game preparation and recovery.”
Max Harris
Level 3 Diploma Sport (Football)

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Living in on-site college accommodation at Hartpury, you’ll be part of a vibrant and international community of students of all ages who share their experience of life at college and university together on one campus.

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If you’re playing sport competitively, or you have the talent and drive to do so, you may want to join one of our Sports Academies. Over 200 international athletes have developed their talents with us over the past 10 years. You could be our next success story. We're a semi-professional sports environment offering world-class facilities and professional coaching and support services.

A-levels or a diploma?

Are you unsure about whether A-levels or a BTEC Diploma are the right choice for you? Find out the key differences and which qualification would best suit your learning style and your career and further study ambitions on our dedicated page.