BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma in Sport (Football Academy) (Full Time)
| Full Time | BUSINESS, LEISURE, HOSPITALITY & PROFESSIONAL STUDIES JF37 |
| Course Length | 2 years |
Entry Requirements
4 GCSEs at grade C or above including English or Maths or a BTEC First Diploma in Sport (Merit) as well as a successful football trial.
Description
This vocational course is aimed at those who wish to combine progression in football, either playing or coaching, with the dynamic area of physical education, sports coaching and sports development.
Mixed with daily training and opportunities to play in the various levels of the semi-professional set up at Basingstoke Town Football Club, the core modules focus on developing your knowledge and understanding of leadership and coaching skills to enhance sporting abilities. This course leads to further studies in higher education or employment opportunities such as sports coaching/training and sports development. It is strongly recommended that students study an AS/A level in addition to the National Diploma if they wish to continue studies at Higher Education level.
Course Content
18 of the units below will be covered during the course duration
- Training and Fitness
- Nutrition for Sport
- Sports Massage
- Fitness Testing
- Health and Safety in Sport
- The Body in Action
- Working with Children
- Sport in Society
- The Reflective Practitioner
- Ethics and Values in Sport
- Voluntary Sports Clubs
- Practical Sports Study Individual
- Special Populations
- Principles of Sports Coaching
- The Professional Sports Person
- Analysis of Elite Sports Performance
- Work Experience
- Business in Sport
- Enterprise in Sport
- Alternative Pursuits
- Sports Injuries
- Sports Psychology
- Organising Events
- Sports Development
- Practical Sports Study Team
Attendance of 100% is necessary in order to complete the course.
Method of Assessment
The course is continuously assessed with some external assessment (this may include an Integrated Vocational Assignment) and testing through assignments, projects and case studies. Students will develop a responsible and co-operative approach to working on their own and in groups. The course uses practical activities, presentations and involvement with local business wherever possible.
Functional Skills
All students will participate in timetabled sessions designed to enhance skills in English and Maths. ICT skills may also be offered as an alternative if these skills are more appropriate to the programme of study. Students will receive separate certificates on successful completion of the programme.
Other Studies (enhancement)
There may be an opportunity to undertake additional qualifications built into the course that will be assessed by either continuous assessment, a completed portfolio or an end test.
Other Activities
Students will be given the opportunities to complete FA coaching courses and other vocational qualifications. Students may be required to participate in a work experience programme as an integral part of the course, where this is appropriate. This course includes a number of visits, including Guildford Spectrum, a Fitness Exposition in London, St Mary's Stadium and various Basingstoke gyms, cost is £100. Optional residential trips are often organised for students and these can cost between £300 and £600.
Progression
This course is a recognised route into Higher Education. Students may progress to a Higher National Diploma or Degree course.
Equipment
Not applicable.
Consumable Items
Students will be required to purchase general stationery items including a memory stick.
Course Fees
Tuition and registration fees are free for students aged 16-18 as at 31 August 2010 for the course period, students aged 19+ as at 31 August 2010 will be required to pay the fees as stated. The tuition fee is payable for each year of study, all fees are due at enrolment. Costs may vary for international students, please ask for details.
| Tuition fees (per year) - 19 years and over only | Registration fees - 19 years and over only |
|---|---|
| £800 | £275 |
The following charges apply to all students:
| Estimate charge for equipment (per year) | Estimate charge for trips and visits (per year) |
|---|---|
| - | £100 (plus £300-600 for optional trips) |
If you have any financial concerns please contact Student Welfare on 01256 306393.
Please note there is restricted access for wheelchair users in some areas of the college, phone the number below for details.
BCOT, Worting Road, Basingstoke, Hampshire, RG21 8TN. Tel: 01256 354141 Fax: 01256 306444
www.bcot.ac.uk email information@bcot.ac.uk Course Code JF37
Disclaimer: the information in this leaflet is correct at time of printing. The college reserves the right to change details if necessary at a later date, and to cancel any course if minimum enrolment numbers are not achieved.
The Basingstoke College Of Technology football development scheme, now the Football Academy, had its first professional footballer sign a 3 year deal with league one sign Peterborough United. The football scheme has been running for 7 years in association with Basingstoke Town Football Club and has had several semi professional players, including Ben, who has been at Basingstoke Town and Hampton & Richmond in recent years, but his signature is the first professional contract signed by a former BCOT student.
Ben studied on the National Diploma and HND Sports courses at the college and believes the new football academy scheme is an excellent opportunity for hopeful footballers to develop and improve their talents.
Academy Manager, Steve Allison revealed that “Ben was one of our brightest talents but also realised the value of a good education. He deserves his chance in the professional game. The academy scheme is an excellent opportunity for players to study whilst playing football in a semi professional environment”.
Trials for September 09’s intake will be held in June and information can be obtained from Steve Allison by emailing him on steve.allison@bcot.ac.uk.
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