Level 1 Football Coaching (Activity Leadership)
Entry requirements
3 GCSEs at grade D. Good standard of football ability and an interest in a career in the sports industry.
Course Details
This course will give you the opportunity to develop and expand your skills in Football and Coaching. The course units include:
- Preparing a series of coaching sessions
- Prepare and Lead Activity Sessions
- Conclude and Review Activity Sessions
- Promote Health, Safety and Welfare in Active Leisure and Recreation
- Support Equality and Diversity in Active Leisure and Recreation
You will also gain certification in Strength and Conditioning in Sport (football related) and Principles of Coaching. You could also have the opportunity to study for a Level 1 FA Coaching Award, FA Child Protection and First Aid.
All sports students have the opportunity to complete a Level 2 Stewarding Award through Southampton Football Club (subject to funding).
You can apply for courses in one of three ways:
- Use our online application system
- Download an application form, print it off, fill it in and send it to us
- Come in and fill in an application form in person
Students will be offered a place on an appropriate programme of study which best meets their learning needs and aspirations. For many of the programmes of study, there are minimum entry requirements. These requirements must be met and will be discussed at interview. More details in the Admissions Policy.