EDUCATION

NCFE Level Three Extended Diploma

in Sport & Physical Activity (Sports Coaching) with Football

The Course

Get on the road to professional football with our course for school leavers – the Iron Foundation Education Academy in partnership with Scunthorpe United Football Club and North Lindsey College.

Gain a college level qualification with the Iron Foundation, with lessons and tutorials delivered in association with North Lindsey College. 

Content…

  • Equivalent to 3 A-Levels
  • 15 hours of education per week
  • Up to 10 hours of football per week
  • 19 units relating to physical education, ranging from anatomy and physiology to sport as a business
  • Primarily assessed through weekly coursework with some practical assessments
  • Training sessions led by UEFA qualified coaches

Prerequisites to apply…

  • A minimum of three GCSEs at Level 4 or above, including English and Maths
  • An interest towards playing regular football

More Information

More Information

The Level 3 Extended Diploma in Sport and Physical Activity is designed as a full, two-year programme for learners who with to develop their skills and knowledge of the sector. The qualification is designed for learners who want to go on to higher level studies with the opportunity to progress towards professional football. It will give learners skills, knowledge and an understanding of the sport and physical activity sector. 

The third aspect to the course, work experience in the industry, has also seen a number of former scholars progress to work within sport, while the diploma has also opened the door to various university courses for others. 

A successful applicant will gain the skills required to perform a particular job, or qualifications that may be taken as part of a wider study programme or an apprenticeship. 

To apply, candidates must have a minimum of three GCSEs at Level Four or above, including English and Maths, and an interest towards playing regular football. 

Qualified candidates who have studied with the Iron Foundation previously have progressed onto our Foundation Degree in association with University of South Wales, apprenticeships in various sectors within sport and physical activity or furthered their education at university. 

For more information or to book, call 01724 705010 or email g.cooper@ironfoundation.co.uk.

Exit Routes

Progression onto our Foundation Degree at the Attis Arena in association with the University of South Wales

University degrees in the field up and down the country

Apprenticeships in various sectors within sport and physical activity 

Job opportunities at the Iron Foundation or Scunthorpe United

A professional footballer’s contract

Other career opportunities within the sports industry