Football Studies Intermediate
If you’re 16 or older and don’t meet the requirements for the Advanced Football Studies Course, the NCFE Level 2 qualification in Sport is a great starting point. It provides students with the basic skills needed to start a career in sport or continue academic studies in this field.
Course Overview
- Start Date
- 15 Sep 2025
- Mode of Study
- Full-Time
- Location
- Sports Central
- Days
- Mon to Fri
Course overview
This one-year programme equips learners with the knowledge and practical skills needed to move on to recognised Level 3 qualifications. Students can also study English and/or Maths alongside this course if required.
What will I do?
The NCFE Level 2 in Sports Coaching includes a variety of units to prepare you for further study or a career. Some of the units covered during the year are:
- Anatomy and Physiology
- Sports Coaching
- Nutrition
- Participating in Sport
This full-time course combines vocational studies with English and/or Maths lessons, alongside football training and matches.
What’s next?
After completing the Intermediate Football Studies course, most students progress to one of our Advanced Level 3 programmes, depending on their grades and adherence to the code of conduct.
Popular choices include:
- Advanced Sports Leadership (Level 3)
- Advanced Football Studies (Level 3)
Is it for me?
The NCFE Level 2 in Sports Coaching (Football) is ideal if:
- You’re 16 or older and passionate about football or sports coaching.
- You didn’t meet the entry requirements for the Advanced Football Studies course but want to develop your skills and knowledge in sport.
- You’re looking for a one-year programme that prepares you for further study or a career in the sports industry.
- You need to improve your English and/or Maths qualifications while studying sport.
If you want to take the next steps towards a career in sport or progress to a Level 3 qualification, this course is a great choice.
Entry requirements
4 GCSEs at grade 3 or above, including English and Maths.
Once we have received your application you will be invited to a programme interview which will give you the chance to ask any questions you have about the course and for us to discuss which level you are most suited to based on your current / predicted results.
If you meet the entry requirements you will be enrolled on our Level 2 programme where you will gain a specialist qualification in your chosen area. If you don’t quite meet the entry requirements for Level 2 you will be enrolled onto our Skills Academy programme. Skills Academy gives you the opportunity to pick up essential study stills whilst still gaining technical knowledge in your chosen area. On completion of this course you will gain a Vocational Studies Certificate which will enable you to progress onto a full Level 2 specialist programme.
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Football Studies Intermediate
(4945P-1/1)- Start Date
- 15 Sep 2025
- Days
- Mon to Fri
- Location
- Sports Central
Fees- 16 – 18
- Fully Funded
- 19 – 23
- £1417
- 24+
- £1417
- Overseas
- £1417
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