AFC Totton Academy

AFC TOTTON ACADEMY FOOTBALL PROGRAMME – DELIVERY TEAM

Hannah Hood | Head of Education | [email protected]

Scott Rendell | Head Coach | [email protected]

Scott Munro | Coach | [email protected]

ACCESS SPORT COLLEGE

As a leading national sports training provider that delivers further and higher education programmes, our objective is to provide tangible exit routes for learners desiring a future career in sport across a variety of pathways. These include futures within coaching, sport science, media, events, teaching and esports – all while training and developing as athletes across their chosen sport provision.

Our programmes are designed for learners to use their passion for sport to develop transferable skills that can also lead to careers within the public services sector and other industries.

Our core principles are embodied in the “growth mindset” culture that we have created here at Access Sport. This innovative approach has paid dividends, which are demonstrated by both our data and the observations of experienced professionals who have visited our programmes and seen them in action.

To create this authentic culture, we have worked tirelessly to install our core principles into the environment, our staff, partnerships and, most importantly, our learners in order to bring our philosophy to life.

Over the years, we have continued to adapt our study and sport development programmes embracing new technology and ways of learning to support in developing the most well-rounded, motivated academic sports students and athletes in the sector.

At Access Sport the career is the goal and we are therefore determined to ensure that our programmes are focused on the course and pathway, not just the qualification. This means seizing and seeking out every possible learning and development opportunity to enrich their CVs with relevant skills and experiences, and not simply helping learners to achieve a qualification.

We also aim to utilise the best possible resources in the area to maximise the student’s experience and enrichment. In order to help us work towards both of these missions, we have partnered with a number of different organisations and technical partners who each play a key role in the delivery of our courses and pathways.

We are proud to say that we provide the level of service and quality to our students and athletes that we believe can match any other sports provider in the country, while we continuously strive to enhance our delivery methods to ensure students fulfil their potential.

COURSES

BTEC LEVEL 3 EXTENDED DIPLOMA IN SPORT DEVELOPMENT & COACHING

This two-year course is designed for students with a strong interest in sport or football development, while gaining a valuable skill set within coaching, sports science and performance analysis.

Students who complete this course, alongside our coaching or sports science pathway, will open opportunities to progress to university, scholarships in the United States, apprenticeships and future careers across a variety of coaching, sport science or teaching roles within the world of sport.

• Entry Requirements: 5 GCSEs at grades 4-9, ideally including English and Maths
• Duration: Two years
• Coursework: 100% coursework and assessments
• Qualification: Foundation Diploma in Year One; Extended Diplmoa in Sports Coaching & Development in Year Two
• Progression: University, US scholarships, employment.

Year One

In Year One, students will work across a variety of industry disciplines, including careers in sport, sports coaching, sporting performance and analysis, physical and mental health, and sports science. To achieve this, their studies will cover:

• Sport and the active leisure industry
• Health, wellbeing and sport
• Developing coaching skills
• Sports development
• Self-employment in sport and physical activity
• Practical sports application.

Each area of study will promote key knowledge, skills and behaviours, with learners given the opportunity to practice these throughout the week. Learners will experience a range of practical and classroom-based lessons, with all assignments being assessed internally using various methods, including written, practical and spoken assignments, and project work.

Year Two

Your course will have a specific focus on key skill sets, knowledge and areas of effective application within the sports industry, including:

• Sports psychology
• Anatomy and physiology in sport
• Fitness testing
• Technical and lactic skills in sport
• Applied coaching skills
• Your chosen research project in sport.

The aim is to prepare and develop your ability across a multitude of integral subjects ready for progression to university, a US scholarship, a career in sport or alternative exit routes.

Linked with our coaching or sports science pathways, this course will develop your knowledge and understanding of the sports industry, help to create an attractive CV, and consolidate positive employability skills.

BTEC LEVEL 3 EXTENDED DIPLOMA IN SPORT, FITNESS & PERSONAL TRAINING

This two-year course is designed for students with a strong interest in the fitness and leisure industry. They will gain a valuable skill set, industry experiences and recognised qualifications in personal training and gym instructing.

Students who complete this course, alongside our Fitness & Leisure pathway, will open opportunities to progress to university, apprenticeships and employment, with a view to a future career in the fitness, leisure and sport industry including personal training, gym instructing, sport science, teaching, community health and wellbeing, management and more.

• Entry Requirements: 4 GCSEs at grades 4-9, including English and Maths
• Duration: Two years
• Coursework: 100% coursework and assessments
• Qualification: Foundation Diploma in Year One; Extended Diplmoa in Sport, Fitness & Personal Training in Year Two
• Industry Placements: Work placements​​​​​​​
• Progression: University, apprenticeships, employment.

Year One

In Year One, students will work across a variety of industry disciplines, including:

• Careers in the sport and active leisure industry
• Health, wellbeing and sport
• Fitness skills development
• Fitness testing
• Organising events
• Self-employment in sports and physical activity.

Each area of study will promote key knowledge, skills and behaviours, with learners being given the opportunity to practice these throughout the week with the fantastic gym and sport facilities we operate, alongside qualified tutors and industry professionals. Learners will experience a range of practical and classroom-based lessons, with all assignments being assessed internally using various methods, including written, practical and spoken assignments, and project work.

This course has been developed in line with CIMSPA standard of gym instructing and personal training. During Year One, students will also study towards a dedicated gym instructing qualification that will make them employment-ready within the industry.

Year Two

In Year Two, students will learn about a variety of different optional and mandatory units. These will include:

• Personal trainer skills development
• Research project in sport
• Nutrition for physical performance
• Business and technology in personal training
• Sports tourism
• Fitness training.

These units will help specialise the understanding that students have achieved in Year One and give them a range of academic and vocational skills and experiences, creating an enriched CV for progression to university, apprenticeships, employment and future careers within the fitness, leisure and sport industry.

Combined with this course, students will also secure work placements, allowing them to gain invaluable experience and study towards an industry-recognised qualification in Personal Training that will enhance employability opportunities upon completing the course.