N V Q and Level 2 Courses
Protec Football Academy offers an NVQ and Level 2 course option which caters for boys aged 16+ who have the necessary desire, will-power and focus to succeed in the game while achieving educational and coaching qualifications. Courses are available at our South London and East London centres.
The Course
You will work towards the N.V.Q level 2 teaching, coaching and instructing football (1 year). With the option completing the 1st 4 sport level 1 and level 2 coaching awards, which includes emergency aid and child protection workshop. All of our tutors, coaches and assessors are qualified to ensure that you are given the best guidance to aid your development.
Our awarding body will certify all successful candidates that achieve on courses.
The above qualifications will help widen your career prospects in the sports coaching industry should you decide at a later date that playing football professionally is not for you.
Entry Requirements
- You must be at least 16 years of age achieve 4 GCSE's at grade D or above.
- You must btain the necessary CRB check
- Be offered a place as a result of a successful football trial.
- Acceptance to year 2 is subject to satisfactory achievement and references.
- You must have a keen interest in coaching.
Program of Study
- Plan and prepare a series of coaching sessions
- Maintain an environment in which participants can improve their performance.
- Coach participants to improve their performance.
- Evaluate coaching sessions and develop personal coaching practice.
Progression
The progression route from this course is onto level 3 sport coaching paid or unpaid work in the football community.
Course Duration
Full time.
Training and Games
Training on this program is mapped out over a five day period with games played on Wednesday during the day and some evenings. Protec teams represent various institutions and play in some of the best leagues at u17 18 and 19 (see leagues page) and also play regularly against professional sides. All of our coaches are UEFA qualified and are CRB checked.
Facilities
Our facilities are second to none with a new state of the art full size Astroturf 3g pitch plus numerous 7-a-side areas for coaching and a full size grass playing area. Inside we have classroom areas, dressing rooms and a sports pavilion overlooking the training areas.
What is Included
- Course material plus stationery pack.
- Individual strength fitness and training programs.
- Guidance and support provided to aid development of individuals with regular updates.
Costs if you are U18
If you are u18 and have been a permanent resident in the E.U. for the last 3 years course costs are free.
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