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Football Academy Level 2
September 2025 start

Full-Time Study Programmes & Apprenticeships

  • Overview of the course

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    The programme is aimed at boys and girls with a talent for football and run in partnership with Bolton Wanderers Community Trust.

    Building on the skills you gained at Level 1, you’ll gain a deeper understanding of how the body works, fitness training, sports psychology and nutrition.

    Once you have completed the programme you will be able to progress to further study, leading to higher education or employment.

    Engaging with employers is also an integral part of this programme – we’ll seek to ensure that you have opportunities to gain real-world experience of your chosen sector.
  • What you'll learn

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    Topics on your Study Programme will include:

    • Principles of Anatomy & Physiology
    • Fitness Testing for Sports & Exercise
    • Psychology for Sports
    • Practical Sports Investigation
    • Fitness & Training
    • Sports Coaching
    • Sports Development
    • Physiology of Fitness
    • Sports Nutrition
    • Sport as a Business
  • Entry requirements

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    • A minimum of 4 GCSEs, graded 9-3, including English or Maths
  • How will I be assessed?

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    You will be assessed by practical and theoretical assignments, including exams.

  • Who can I speak to about this course?

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    In the first instance please send a message to publicservices@boltoncc.ac.uk
  • I'm interested in this course, what do I need to do next?

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    You need to speak to one of our tutors before you can enrol on to this course therefore, please use the 'apply' button on this screen to register your interest. Once we have your details we will send you a text with a link to book a telephone interview. Please be aware that when a tutor calls you our number will appear as unknown/with-held/private.
  • Future opportunities

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    After you have completed the programme, you could progress on to a Higher Education course at College or university, or explore the possibility of doing a Higher Apprenticeship (Level 4). Check out opportunities at the University of Bolton by visiting www.bolton.ac.uk

    Following further study you could work as a:

    • Football Coach, earning up to £30,000 per year
    • Sports Coach, earning up to £35,000 per year
    • PE Teacher, earning up to £40,000
  • Enrichment

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    Sitting a job interview, writing a personal statement, applying for university - taking part in our enrichment programme will give you a CV to wow in all of these situations! You’ll benefit from departmental and cross-college enrichment with:
    • Inspiring trips and experiences
    • Meetings with industry experts
    • Visits to leading companies in your sector

    As well as giving you essential professional and technical skills, you’ll demonstrate that you’re a successful and well-rounded person, helping you to make a lasting impression.

    We want you to have fun, so we also have plenty of leisure and sporting activities for you to enjoy, improving your health and wellbeing
  • Preparing for your career

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    You'll have your own Learning Development Mentor (LDM) and Work Placement Officer, helping you create both academic and career plans.

    Thanks to our partnership with the University of Bolton, you'll also benefit from everything the University has to offer, with a range of opportunities to build additional skills and experiences, giving you everything you need to become a FUTURE SUCCESS in whichever field you choose!

    Exposure to employers is also an integral part of this programme – we'll seek to ensure that you have opportunities to gain real-word experience of your sector, either on short work experience or an extended Industry placement.
  • Why choose us?

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    We’re an elite College, and part of the University of Bolton Group, offering you a gateway to all of Greater Manchester’s vast range of fantastic opportunities for specialist careers, university degree courses and higher Apprenticeships.

    We’ll reward your achievements with trips to The Anderton Outdoor Activity Centre and the opportunity to apply for the prestigious Duke of Edinburgh Award.

    Our £75 million campus offers a refurbished fitness suite and sports hall; Apple Mac suites; libraries, a lecture theatre; hair and beauty salon; and a restaurant, café and canteen.

    You’ll also enjoy a wide range of events, including showcases, enterprise activities and cultural celebrations.

    You may qualify for a college bursary or financial support from Leverhulme Trade Charities Trust (LTCT), access more information here: LTCT Financial Support
  • How to apply?

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    Click the yellow ‘Apply’ button on this page.

    You’ll be asked to set up a Learner Hub account so that you can track your application and enrol online. You’ll also be asked to book your interview for your course at the same time.

    If you have any difficulties setting up your Learner Hub account, please email learner.hub@boltoncc.ac.uk
  • Open Events

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    Open Events are the best way to discover what life as a ÇàÇà²ÝÊÓƵ student is like, giving you an insight into College life.

    Open Events at our Deane Road Campus are as follows:
    • Tuesday 17th October 2023, 5pm-8pm
    • Thursday 12th December 2024, 5pm-8pm
    • Wednesday 12th February 2025, 5pm-8pm
    • Thursday 20th March 2025, 5pm-8pm
    • Wednesday 30th April 2025, 5pm-8pm
    • Thursday 19th June 2025, 5pm-8pm

    If you’d like to attend one of these events, register here
  • Disclaimer

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    Although every care has been taken to ensure that the information contained within this document is accurate, there may be changes to this programme and provision. We will endeavour to keep prospective and current students updated where appropriate and when the information becomes available.
  • Start Date:

    01/09/2025

  • End Date:

    26/06/2026

  • Time:

    09:00 - 17:00
    10.50 (Hrs Per Week)

  • Duration:

    36 weeks

  • Venue:

    Deane Road Campus

  • Course Code:

    LT174-YP02