Course Overview:

The course is specifically designed for individuals with an interest in the physical preparation of football players. It will provide candidates with the requisite theoretical and practical knowledge to support the delivery of physical conditioning programmes within grassroots and professional football.

Upon successful completion of the award, candidates should:

• Understand the fitness demands associated with football match-play and training
• Design, implement and evaluate sport- specific fitness programmes for football
• Describe suitable nutritional interventions to support training and match-play

Course pre-requisites:

Candidates must be at least 20 years of age by the start date of the course and must be working with a team of semi-professional or professional players.

A letter or email from your club or employer confirming you have access to a team of players must be submitted within ten days of your enrolment.

Who is it for?:

The course is particularly relevant for new or inexperienced practitioners (including interns) working in semi-professional or professional football, but is also highly applicable for technical coaches wishing to extend their understanding of modern approaches used in the physical conditioning of football players.

Course content:

The demands of the game
Preparation for training and match play
Energy systems development
Developing mobility and stability for football
Developing strength and power for football
Nutritional interventions to support training and match-play

Pre-course task:

N/A

Post-course task:

Candidates will be required to submit a log book prior to the assessments which will include session plans and case studies.

Course Assessment:

The assessments for the programme have been designed to evaluate the learning outcomes associated with the award as well as be industry relevant.

The assessment strategy includes:
Oral presentation , practical assessments, log books and case studies.

Dress code:

Standard dress code on the course is casual. For practically based courses, please bring sufficient outdoor kit/clothing for the duration of the course. The venue ask that candidates refrain from wearing muddy footwear inside the building.

Should the course require any alternative dress, this will be detailed in the course joining instructions.

Medical information/physical requirements:

If you have any medical conditions which limit/hinder your involvement or participation in coaching activities, you are obliged to declare any relevant, current or previous injuries/illnesses. If you are diagnosed as an asthmatic, diabetic or epileptic, or have any allergies that the course staff needs to be aware of, you must advise us accordingly. Please note, a declaration of injury or illness does not automatically preclude you from any course. 

You should further be aware that if you are on a regular course of medication for any condition, you must have sufficient medication to cover you throughout the course. Although first aid cover is provided (where applicable) during courses, no doctor is available to replenish regular medication, nor is there any facility to deliver medical treatment for chronic (longstanding) medical conditions. 

Please provide any relevant information regarding the above Medical Information during the application process. 

If your application to enrol is successful candidates will be required to complete a Medical Form prior to commencing the course. 

Practical Information:

Please note that if a student has a disability that may prevent them participating actively in the practical sessions, then this should be made known to the course organiser at the point of registration. The course organiser will then take any necessary steps to cater for the students requirements which may include bringing in footballers to ensure there are sufficient numbers of players.  course organiser will then take any necessary steps to cater for the students requirements which may include bringing in footballers to ensure there are sufficient numbers of players.

Enrolment:

Please enrol below by entering your FA Number (FAN) and password below.  Your place on the course will not be guaranteed until payment has been made. 

Equality:

FA Education will ensure that it treats people fairly and with respect and that it will provide access and opportunities for all members of the community to take part in, and enjoy, its activities in an atmosphere free from harassment, bullying, discrimination or abuse. FA Education will seek to provide a service which is appropriate to the needs of an individual and to make reasonable adjustments or provide support, where appropriate, to cater for those needs.

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