BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma in Sports Coaching and Development - Qualitas Sport Academy

https://qualitassport.co.uk/post-16-programme

Sheffield Progress Application for all Year 11 students in South Yorkshire Area

Contact john.knapper@qualitassport.co.uk for any additional information.

QUALITAS Football & Education Programme

The Qualitas Post 16 Programme is Unique, bespoke and stand alone due the fantastic enrichment and coaching opportunities for learners/ players.

Studying BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma in Sports Coaching and Development (equivalent to 3 A levels) - this two-year course is suitable for post-16 students of all playing abilities who have a keen interest in developing an insight into the sport industry. The purpose built classroom is based at Places for Leisure Graves.

Alongside the academic studies, where 15 sports related units will be covered, students will train at least 3 times a week and play on a weekly basis, at St George’s Park Graves. All players will have full time coaching module delivered by UEFA qualified coaches with experience and contacts in professional and semi-professional football. Players will represent Qualitas in the Regional College League & against Category 2 & 3 Academy professional clubs in fixtures, adding to the exciting opportunities and experiences of this course.

The Enrichment side of the Programme is unique and unparalleled for a programme of this type. We feel passionately that for a study programme to be successful, learners need access to high quality work placements, as well as an excellent learning environment. Leadership opportunities are available through our 'school games' program. This allows learners the opportunity to be involved in leading more than 50 sporting events spanning across 20 sports, ranging from Football and Netball to Water Polo and Fencing. We are able to meet with each individual student to help them create a pathway into a career in sport as well as creating work enrichment and work place opportunities once student have achieve a National Governing Body qualification

This unique model not only aids each student onto the first step of the career ladder, but also develops so many essential employability skills that will put them ahead of many students at a similar age.

Qualitas are passionate about enhancing students’ employability skills, which is why students have access to work experience within Qualitas. There is also the possibility of paid employment with Qualitas Sport, this can range from swim teaching and refereeing to delivering sport/PE in schools. We also have a shared working partnership with Places for People, and other leisure facilities, who could also offer paid work, this can range from lifeguarding to fitness instructing.

These enrichment and employment opportunities will provide all learners the chance to develop life skills and coaching experience. Our best coaches started off at 16/17 years of age, shadowing sessions; building communication, confidence, adaptability, organisation and interpersonal skills.

BTEC Level 3 Extended National Diploma in Sports Coaching & Development. Equivalent to 3 A levels.

Minimum of 12 hours of education per week

Full time football coaching modules - UEFA B (Level 3) Licence Coach and above.

Three training sessions per week - Fixtures to include EFL Academy friendlies from around the area

Strength & conditioning, analysis and recovery sessions included.

Practical training sessions led by minimum UEFA B (Level 3) qualified coaches

No Exams

All work is coursework and regularly assessed to provide feedback. Students can achieve a ‘pass’ ‘merit’ ‘distinction’ in all subject areas.

A minimum of five 9-4 (A*-C) grades at GCSE, including English and maths (or equivalent)

A keen interest towards playing regular football. Following a full time module of work and training.

An interest in attending higher education courses at university.

An Interest in working in the Sport/Leisure sector.

A thirst to develop themselves as a person.

A commitment to follow high standards and expectations in a professional environment.

Higher Education - Universities and Blended Learning courses at Qualitas.

Full/part time employment with Qualitas Sport & Places for Leisure.

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