Borders College
Head Office
Scottish Borders Campus
Nether Road, Galashiels
TD1 3HE
Tel: 08700 50 51 52
Fax: (01896) 758179
Charity Number SC021180

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Course Information

BASE Football 1
BTEC First Diploma in Sport (Performance) with Football Skills Development

Department

Landbased & Leisure

Course Length

36 Weeks

Start Date

August 2010

Completion Date

June 2011

Course Content

This course allows for the development of Football Skills to a higher level and combines this skills development with a BTEC nationally recognized award at Level 2. This gives the candidate 1 year to concentrate on their football skills development which combines a nationally recognized strength and conditioning programme with specialized  football skills coaching which focuses on player position,unit and teamplay.

Course units include:

The Body in Sport

Health & Safety and Injury in Sport

Practical Sport

Technical Skills and Tactical Awareness

Nutrition for Sports Performance

Fitness for Sports Performance

 

Individual Sporting Performance - Football

Individual Sporting Performance - Codes of Conduct,Health,Safety and Law (Football)

Individual Sporting Performance - Analysis & Evaluation  (Football)

(Recognised award pending for Football Skills units)


Location: Scottish Borders Campus

Entry Requirements

Subject to satisfactory interview and references. 3 Standard Grade qualifications at Foundation/General Level are required. Candidates without any formal academic qualifications may be considered on individual merit.

Study Options Include

Full-Time

Progression Opportunities

Students can progress on to BASE Football 2 BTEC Level 3 National Award at Borders College where candidates will have the opportunity to continue in the Sports Academy and develop further their football playing abilities. Students completing this award are well equipped for a variety of work within the sport and leisure industry.


 

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