The College
Fleetwood Town Community Sports College is now in it’s 9th year of delivering high quality education programmes to 16+ year olds. We continuously aim to improve the delivery of education and have achieved so much already in the classroom and on the pitch.
Every year we continue to grow in numbers which creates a great learning environment for those already on the course, but also for those thinking about the next steps in their education. Here at Fleetwood Town Community Sports College, we are continuously aiming to improve the delivery of our provision; taking into consideration the latest teaching resources, investing in the latest technology and also listening to our students on how we can improve.
In the Academic Year 2019/2020, 100% of students passed their course and 85% of these achieved above their original target grade.
Entry requirements
BTEC Level 2 Diploma in Sports Industry Skills:
– Minimum of 3 GCSEs (or equivalent) at Grade 3+
BTEC Level 3 Diploma in Sport Coaching and Development:
– Minimum of 4 GCSEs (or equivalent) at Grade 4+
– Must include either English OR Maths at Grade 4+
BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma in Sport Coaching and Development:
– Minimum of 5 GCSEs (or equivalent) at Grade 4+
– Must include English and Maths at Grade 5+
Modules
Our education is provided through League Football Education (LFE) and you will study the following modules over your two years;
- Unit A - Careers in the Sport and Active Leisure Industry
- Unit B - Health, Wellbeing and Sport
- Unit C1 - Developing Coaching Skills
- Unit D1 - Applied Coaching Skills
- Unit E - Research Project in Sport
- Unit 1 - Sport Development
- Unit 2 – Self-employment in Sport and Physical Activity
- Unit 5 - Anatomy and Physiology
- Unit 9 - Fitness Training
- Unit 11 - Rules, Regulations and Officiating in Sport
- Unit 12 - Practical Sports Application
- Unit 14 - Organising Events in Sport and Physical Activity
Location and Facilities
Study at the state of the art Poolfoot Farm alongside FTFC 1st team and Academy
- Classrooms
- 2 full size 4G FIFA-approved grass pitches
- 4 x 5-a-side pitches
- State of the art gymnasium
Learning & Assessment
- Small group sessions
- Tutorials
- Practically delivered
- Written assessments
- No exams
Careers
- Sports Coach
- PE Teacher
- Sports Management
- Fitness Instructor/Personal Trainer
- Physiotherapist
- Sport Development Officer
- Media
- Sports Analysis
Progression
- University (our own Foundation Degree or a course at other top universities)
- Scholarships to America
- Coaching opportunities within the Community Trust
Football Programme
Whilst studying at the college, our students have the opportunity to represent Fleetwood Town. This involves daily training with our UEFA and FA qualified coaching staff as well as a full, weekly games programme.
Our players will follow an individual coaching programme, written by UEFA qualified coaches, that is relevant to the squad which they are in. Our coaching sessions include a variety of physical, technical, tactical and game related practices, utilising the full facility at Poolfoot Farm.
Whilst at college, our students will play in the EFL’s CEFA League against other professional clubs that run similar programmes. Our students will play in both the North West Regional League as well as the National Cup competitions playing the likes of Manchester City, Newcastle United and Aston Villa, as well as local sides such as Preston North End and Blackpool.
Our Football Programme have had great success over the last few years and in 2018 were crowned “National EFL Futsal Trust Trophy Champions 2018” and winners of the “North West 11-a-side League”. We have also been National Semi-Finals twice since 2017.
At Fleetwood Town Community Sports College, we have ensured to put resources and funding into making the girls programme a success. Our girls currently play in the AoC league against other colleges in the local area, and have designated training times with our Girl’s Football Lead coach. We aim to be the best provider in the area for girl’s football in the next two years and ensure that our girls are challenged practically, academically and personally throughout their time with us.
Girls Football Programme
At Fleetwood Town Community Sports College, we have ensured to put resources and funding into making the girls programme a success. Our girls currently play in the AoC league against other colleges in the local area, and have designated training times with our Girl’s Football Lead coach. We aim to be the best provider in the area for girl’s football in the next two years and ensure that our girls are challenged practically, academically and personally throughout their time with us.
Enrichment
Work Experience
Our students are provided with opportunities to enter employment or Higher Education within the sport and leisure industry/field of study. Past students have either successfully applied to go to University to study Sports Coaching and Sports Therapy, as well as gaining full time employment within the sporting sector.
As we are based within a Professional Football Club our students have the opportunity to gain ‘hands-on’ experience throughout the duration of the course. We feel the work experience on offer at Fleetwood Town provides our students with unique career development opportunities within the Sport and Leisure industry that cannot be experienced at other colleges.
Trips
We consistently aim to improve the quality of our course and trips are one way that we can do this. Recent trips include our 2 week tour of Spain, visiting live professional sports teams, visits to local sports/fitness industries and extra-curricular activities such as Blackpool Wakepark. As part of our course we hold a Student Council where students have the opportunity to vote where they would like to visit to enhance their studies, but also to have fun.
NCS
This is something that we can include within our course. It is a great way to build teamwork and enhance different skills such as leadership, communication and being able to make an impact in your local community. To find out more about NCS please contact john.hartley@fleetwoodtownfc.com
