Sittingbourne FC Football Academy A partnership with Gillingham FC Education Provision
The Partnership Football / Education model Gillingham FC to provide the education, registration and certification through their partnership with Bexley College (or other similar partner). Sittingbourne FC to provide the Football element to the players.
About us Gillingham FC Community Trust act as the education arm of the program Charitable status autonomous from the Football Club Proven success within further education, with current apprentices at the club Agreements with Bexley College in place to deliver post 16 qualifications in Sport, from level 1 to level 3 Approved centre for the delivery of 1 st 4 sport qualifications (coaching courses)
About us Staff Adam Lawrence Qualified teacher (QTS) Tutor within the Girls Academy Trust Manager Head of Education in the Boys Academy responsible for the delivery of the Apprenticeship program Darren Hare UEFA A Licence coach Former teacher of PE at the Abbey School Approved Tutor for 1 st 4 sport qualifications, NVQ Assessor and Internal verifier Qualified teacher delivering BTEC for over 10 years. Nick Bearham UEFA B licence coach Qualified teacher, BSc in Sports Science. Lead Tutor for the Girls Academy. Community coach, responsible for Primary schools education projects Other Tutors will also be recruited to support the delivery of this programme.
What we will do Deliver the education to the players at this venue. Provide resources for completion of assignments Including Laptops (one per student) Provide feedback to students and parents, 12 weekly on progress. Pay for all education tutors / assessors for all educational provision, including coaching courses. Provide UCAS applications assistance. Provide US scholarship advice. Provide further coaching employment opportunities and advice. Provide support to Sittingbourne FC on any aspect they feel necessary. Allow Sittingbourne to take complete control of implementing their football philosophy into their player development program.
What Sittingbourne FC will do Provide the football element at Woodstock Park Develop you as players across the four corners Technically, Tactically, Mentally and Physically Provide a bespoke coaching program and physical development program Provide game opportunities during the week as well as weekends Provide a pathway to the first team Team to play on Wednesday afternoons in KSFA Academies League
Timetable Example MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY Education 9am 1pm Education 9am 1pm MORNING OFF Education 9am 1pm Education 9am 1pm (Optional) Lunch Lunch MATCH DAY Lunch AFTERNOON OFF Training 1.30pm 3pm Training 1.30pm 3pm Training 1.30pm 3pm Opportunities for work experience Opportunities for work experience Opportunities for work experience Opportunities for work experience Opportunities for work experience
Entry requirements BTEC Level 3 in Sport To gain entry onto the level 3 program, learners should have minimum of 5 GCSE s at grade C or above including maths and English Entry subject to approval on football ability by Sittingbourne FC either through trials or other means. Other qualification levels potentially available for those much less academic apply and appropriate alternatives can be discussed on a one to one basis we can be flexible and could probably accommodate.
Course Detail The BTEC Level 3 course would include 12 units over 2 years, or 18 for those students completing the Extended Diploma. Examples: Principles of Anatomy & Physiology * Fitness Training Physiology of Fitness * Sports Psychology Assessing Risk in Sport * Sports Nutrition Fitness Training * The Athletes Lifestyle Sports Coaching * Technical & Tactical Skills
Course Delivery Commitment to producing written work Some units lend themselves to practical elements, i.e. Sports Coaching A mixture of individual and group tasks A student led teaching strategy utilised to maximise learning Opportunities to research areas of interest Support on offer for those with learning difficulties or special requirements Functional skills delivery for those requiring assistance with Maths and English Regular feedback to learners and parents
Outcomes Depending on academic capability, students could come out with the following qualifications: BTEC Level 3 extended diploma in Sport science (equivalent to 3 A levels) Other vocational qualifications are potentially available as follows Qualified to level 2 as an FA Football coach First aid qualifications Also. Work experience opportunities in the local community
Exit routes / opportunities GFCCT has strong links with Universities in the USA GFCCT has experience in supporting learners complete UCAS applications Bexley College will provide support in terms of progression onto higher Ed. Semi professional football opportunities with Sittingbourne FC Advice on pursuing a career in coaching football, either with Sittingbourne or the Gills
Benefits to learners Lecturers that are specialists in their field Tap into field experts to link theory to practical eg Luke Powis, our Head of Medicine and Sport Science delivering information about sports injuries and rehab programs. Opportunities to watch professional players and sports staff work Sports work experience opportunities that no other college can provide Great facilities all in one place Tickets to games at both clubs
A -Levels We are currently negotiating with our funding partners Opportunity to study an A Level Options may include: Biology Psychology English Language
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