MTFC Women’s Football Programme - Extended Diploma in Sport (Advanced) - Level 3
Overview
New for 2024, an exclusive course created in partnership with Mansfield Town Football Club tailored for young women looking to build a solid foundation in the dynamic world of women’s football.
Throughout the course, you'll explore a diverse array of topics designed to empower you in your pursuit. From comprehensive exploration of anatomy and physiology to the intricacies of fitness training and programming, you'll also gain insights into sports therapy and much more.
Immersive learning experiences await you, both within the classroom and beyond, where you'll have the unique opportunity to leverage professional facilities, honing your skills through hands-on projects seamlessly integrated with sports theory. As part of this, you'll actively engage in planning and leading women’s football coaching sessions, making an impact across the college and the local community.
As a full-time football programme, your weekly schedule will incorporate five dynamic days, combining intensive training sessions twice a week with the thrill of match days every Wednesday. As an added highlight, you'll have the opportunity to compete in the new AOC League, under the guidance of seasoned UEFA qualified coaches.
Upon completion, you will have a nationally recognised qualification (equivalent to three A-Levels) comprehensive knowledge base, and unwavering confidence, paving the way for seamless progression to higher education, a rewarding apprenticeship, or the exciting realm of professional employment.
Start dates and fees
Purchasing a uniform is a mandatory part of this course. For further information, please don't hesitate to contact us 0808 100 3626.
| Start Date | Code | Annual Fee | Actions |
| Sep 2025 | 1436A1710 | FREE | Apply |
What will I study?
Year 1
- Anatomy and physiology
- Fitness training and programming
- Professional development in the sports industry
- Sports leadership
- Practical sports performance
- Coaching for performance
- Sports psychology.
Year 2
- Research methods in sport
- Development and provision of sport and physical activity
- Investigating business in sport and the active leisure industry
- Skill acquisition in sport
- Sports massage
- Sports analysis
- Rules and regulations in sport.
Additional qualifications
- Sports Leaders - Level 3
- Performance analysis
- Strength and conditioning sessions.
Work placement
During the course you will also be required to undertake a minimum of 20 hours of work placement in an area linked to your career aspirations.
Entry requirements
- This course is only available to 16-18 year olds
- Four GCSEs grade 4-9 including English Language and Maths plus a successful trial with our football programme (see below).
All applicants must also attend a trial day, which will include:
- Meet and greet
- Warm-up games
- Passing drills
- Possession games and small-sided games (SSGs)
- Final match
The next upcoming trail date is Tuesday 13 May | 3.30-4.45pm
If you are not studying a traditional GCSE programme, we accept alternative qualifications like Functional Skills and vocational courses. If you are not planning on sitting GCSE exams, we can also support you with completing an English Language and Maths assessment. Please contact our admissions team for further details:
Study programmes - essential skills for employment
If you’re aged 16-18 (or 19-25 with an EHC Plan), we want to make sure you have the best possible chances of landing an awesome job once you finish college.
Therefore, if you do not have GCSE grade 4-9 in either English Language or Maths, you will study one or both of these courses alongside your full-time study programme. If you do have GCSE grade 4-9 in English Language and Maths then you will not be required to undertake these subjects. By doing so, you'll be building a stronger set of skills that will significantly boost your employability in the future.
Think of it as a chance to supercharge your knowledge and abilities. You'll be equipped with the tools necessary to tackle the world beyond college with confidence. Plus, we'll be right here to support you every step of the way.
How long is the course?
Two years.
How will I be assessed?
- Practical and task-based work
- Assignments
- Assessor observations
- Written portfolio work
- Observations
- Exams.
What can I progress onto?
*As we are a partner college of Nottingham Trent University (NTU), you may qualify for various benefits should you choose to apply to NTU after completing your college course. This could include a Progress NTU offer, where you would receive an offer one grade below their standard offer. For instance, a typical offer for one of their courses might require 128 UCAS tariff points. With Progress NTU, your requirements would be 120 UCAS tariff points. For further details, please call us on 0808 100 3626 or discover more about this benefit here.