Course Content

This award is relevant to you if you have a strong interest in football and are actively involved in football or a team sport-based environment/organisation.
Given the practical emphasis within many of the units in this award, it is recommended that the candidate is made aware of the level of physical fitness that would allow them to competently participate within practical activities.

This mandatory units within the award draws upon the following 3 units.

Unit 1: Analysis & Evaluation

During this unit candidates will analyse & evaluate their performance in relation to model performers to identify strengths and areas for development.

Unit 2: Individual Performance in Sport

During this unit candidates will develop their performance through planning & completing training programmes to improve both skill and fitness.

Unit 3: Codes of Conduct

During this unit candidates will develop knowledge of the rules, regulations, and codes of conduct of the sport as well as health and safety procedures and processes.

Career Pathways

• PE Teacher Sports Scientist

• Sports Media and Journalism

• Sports Psychologist

• Sports Management

• Strength & Conditioning

There are also further education courses such as:

• BSc Sports Science

• B Ed Physical Education

• HNC/HND Fitness

• Sports Psychologist

• Health & Exercise

• Sports Coaching

• Sports Therapy

• Sports Scientist