BTEC Academy
The Programme
This course provides an excellent and varied programme giving you access to Higher Education or a wide variety of careers in Sport. You will develop skills, knowledge and understanding in Sport and apply your learning in a practical and realistic way.
Football participation will include both football sessions and physical gym training, taking place throughout the duration of the course.
There will be daily football training by our full-time Macclesfield FC coaches and competitive matches will typically take place in the EFL – CEFA League, FA Youth Cup, North West Under-21 Development League, British Universities and Colleges League and Cheshire Senior Cup.
It’s the goal of the Football Academy staff to provide opportunities for elite players to participate in training with the Macclesfield FC senior squad on a regular basis.
BTEC Level Two
This is a fantastic, practical work-related course where you will learn by completing projects, practical bases activities and assignments that are based on realistic workplace situations and activities – including coaching a range of different community groups.
This course will introduce you to a number of different career paths and provide a great basis to progress onto a more advanced qualification. Football participation will include intensive coaching, gym sessions and competitive matches throughout the duration of the course.
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
4 GCSES at Grade 5 or above – ideally to include English Language or a Level 1 qualification in a relevant subject.
A GCSE PE / Sports Studies qualification would also be advantageous and you will need to be able to demonstrate a reasonable degree of fitness.
What Will I Study?
The core units within this course are:
Fitness for Sport and Exercise
Practical Sports Performance
Anatomy and Physiology for Sports Performance
BTEC Level Three
This course provides an excellent and varied programme, giving you access to Higher Education and opening doors for a wide variety of future careers within the sports industry.
You will develop skills, knowledge and understanding of an eclectic range of topics and apply this in a practical manner. Football participation will include intensive coaching, gym sessions and competitive matches throughout the duration of the course.
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
5 GCSES at Grade 4 or above – ideally to include English Language or a Level 2 qualification in a relevant subject.
A GCSE PE / Sports Studies qualification would also be advantageous and you will need to be able to demonstrate a reasonable degree of fitness.
What Will I Study?
The core units within this course are:
Careers in the Sports Industry
Wellbeing and Sport
Developing Coaching Skills
Research Project in Sport
Sport Development
Self-Employment in Sport and Physical Activity
Specialist units will include:
Sports Psychology
Nutrition for Physical Performance
Anatomy and Physiology in Sport
Sporting Injuries
Functional Sports Massage
Fitness Testing
Fitness Training
Additional Information
Football participation will be varied with both football and physical gym training taking place throughout the duration of the course.
Macclesfield FC Academy Kit can be purchased via the Football Club supplier.
All players will be expected (where possible) to wear Football Club leisurewear and training kit whilst participating on the football academy course.
These will typically take place in the EFL – CEFA League, FA Youth Cup, British Colleges League, the National Football Youth League, Cheshire Senior Cup (senior), Central Reserve League (senior).
It’s the goal of the Football Academy staff to provide opportunities for elite players to participate in training with the Macclesfield FC senior team squad.
Players will be coached by the Macclesfield FC full-time coaches, who are all UEFA-qualified.
FAQ
If you can’t find the answer to your question in our FAQ section, please don’t hesitate to contact us. We’re always happy to help.
If I enrol, can I still play for my current team?
If you enrol with us, it is highly likely that you can still play for your junior side if you so wish.
What happens if I don't get my predicted GCSE grades?
If you do not get your predicted grades, you can come to the enrolment sessions at Macclesfield College and their tutors will suggest the best options for you.
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