| Burnley FC Shadow Youth Team Level 3 | |
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| Type: | Vocational |
| Entry Requirements: | You should be aiming for at least 5 GCSEs at Grade 5 or above in a range of subjects, preferably including English Language, Mathematics and Science, but at least one of these OR a relevant Level 2 Diploma with at least an overall Merit profile and GCSE English or Mathematics at Grade 4 or above. If you don’t quite achieve the entry criteria though don’t worry, we can discuss your options and will provide support to enable you to achieve your Maths and/or English grades. |
| Start Date: | Sep 2023 |
Course Overview
The Burnley FC Shadow Youth Team offers a unique education and performance programme for those wishing to maximise their football talent. You will represent the College, in partnership with Burnley FC in the Community, in a range of National Leagues operated by the English Football League and the Association of Colleges. Students will benefit from a high-quality coaching and playing experience, while studying towards a Level 3 Extended Diploma in Sports Coaching and Development.
What will I learn?
You will benefit from a high quality coaching and playing experience, while studying towards a Level 3 Extended Diploma in Sports Coaching and Development.
You will get up to 12 hours of football coaching and competition per week, a full Level 3 academic qualification, opportunity to complete an FA Level 1 Coaching Badge and chance to work alongside your coaches to support Burnley FC home matches at Turf Moor.
How will the course be assessed?
• You will benefit from a high quality coaching and playing experience, while studying towards a Level 3 Extended Diploma in Sports Coaching and Development. • You will get up to 12 hours of football coaching and competition per week, a full Level 3 academic qualification, opportunity to complete an FA Level 1 Coaching Badge and chance to work alongside your coaches to support Burnley FC home matches at Turf Moor. • You will be assessed via internal and external assessments. Internal assessments consist of coursework projects and portfolio evidence. • Our Burnley Shadow Youth Team will also have access to the training facilities at Burnley FC. • Sport students will have access to state-of-the-art facilities and equipment, including sports hall, gym, kit and 3G pitch. • You will also study in modern classrooms with interactive learning technology and will have access to up-to-date resources. • Students will have access to high end computer suites and various programmes and software to aid their studies.
Materials and other information
• All BFC Shadow Youth Team and Sport and Exercise Science students have the opportunity to complete the recognised Level 1 FA Coaching qualification at the end of their first year! Sports, Training and Match kits are free of charge*. (*subject to availability)
