Course description
Train to become an assistant coach. Our Level 3 Foundation Diploma at Writtle College includes professional football coaching and game time.
As a student at Writtle College, you’ll benefit from our partnership with Leyton Orient FC, receiving professional football coaching and competing in games against other schools and colleges.
You’ll take part in eight hours of coaching and games per week, training in the morning and having lessons on the afternoon. You’ll also gain practical coaching experience at college, and in local schools.
There’s the opportunity to take extra, industry-relevant qualifications too, such as a recognised first aid certificate and a gym instructor award.
Professional partnership
Our Level 3 Diploma is delivered in partnership with Leyton Orient FC.
Upcoming start dates
Suitability - Who should attend?
- 5 GCSEs at Grade 9-4 or A*-C; must include English, Maths and Science.
- Satisfactory references from most recent school, college or employer.
- Alternative qualifications or experience will be considered on application.
All abilities are welcome for this football academy course, but previous playing experience is an advantage.
Important additional notes
Our published entry requirements are a guide only and our decision will be based on your overall suitability for the course as well as whether you meet the minimum entry requirements.
Training Course Content
Mandatory units
- Careers in the Sport and Active Leisure Industry
- Health, Wellbeing and Sport
- Developing Coaching Skills
- Sport Development
- Self-employment in Sport and Physical Activity
Optional specialist units
- Anatomy and Physiology in Sport
- Rules, Regulations and Officiating in Sport
- Practical Sports Application
- Organising Events in Sport and Physical Activities
Course delivery details
This course includes both mandatory and optional units. You’ll complete all mandatory units and study one optional unit, as determined by your Course Leader, from the list below.
Units are subject to change and availability.
Assessment
We’ll assess your progress in a number of ways including written assignments, practical assessments and presentations.
Why choose Writtle University College
Ranked Top University-Sector Institution in East Anglia for overall student satisfaction!
*Based on NSS 2022 Based on Taught Data
Beautiful rural campus situated close to the city of Chelmsford, 40 minutes from London and the coast.
Expenses
Fee: £5,678 Students over 19 starting 2023/24 (per year)
Continuing Studies
Careers
This Level 3 National Foundation Diploma will prepare you for further study, or for employment.
As the course is endorsed by CIMPSA, it’s recognised by employers as being suitable for entry to employment as an assistant coach.
As an assistant coach, you may work in youth sport or with children at beginner levels, for example primary-school age.
Many primary schools are 'buying in' support for PE teaching, both during school hours and for after-school clubs and holiday activities. This area has grown substantially in recent years since the introduction of the Government’s PE and sport premium.
If you want to continue your studies, there are two main options:
- progress on to ourLevel 3 National Extended Diploma in Sports Coaching and Development with Male Football Academy
- consider university courses. This qualification is equivalent to 1.5 A-levels and, when combined with other qualifications, prepares you for degree-level study. Writtle College is part of Anglia Ruskin University (ARU); you might choose to stay at ARU and study for adegree in sport.
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