Psychology for Football Level 2 - Register Interest

3 days (residential). Dates and venue TBC 

Course Fees

TBC 

Course Pre-requisites

There are no definitive prerequisites for Psychology for Football Level 2 and acceptance onto the course is subject to FA Learning approval. The following guidelines are for learners to determine which level is most suitable for their coaching/academic background:

·         Current holder or have enrolled to attend Psychology Level 1 (online version)

Course Description

The course focus will generally be young players (5-14) including learning and development issues.

Candidates will be those surrounding players, i.e. coaches, parents, teachers, sports scientists, physiotherapists and doctors who work in and around football at all levels.

Three units of work underpin levels 1 and 2, namely psychological development, learning and skill development, and social/environmental factors.

Course Content

·         Background to Psychology in Football

·         Psychological Development and Skill

·         Creating the Right Environment

Additional Learning

Psychology for Football Level 1 (Online Course)  Click Here

You can also view details of previous Level 3 (click here), Level 4 (click here) and Level 5 (click here) Psychology for Football courses.

Suggested post-course learning is the FA Youth Awards.

Course Assessment

Assessment is via successful completion of all workshop tasks and exercises conducted through the course.

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

Students may be required to participate in practical sessions. Students should come prepared and be physically fit when arriving on the course.

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.

Equality

FA Learning 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 Learning 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.

General Information
Please be aware that some venues require candidates to share rooms. It is not always possible to guarantee single rooms.

Register for the Application Stage of this course by using your FAN and password to log in below. FA Learning will then check your pre-requisites for the course and, should you be successful, invite you to enrol on the course.

If you do not know your FAN and password please email GetOnline@TheFA.com