BTEC LEVEL 3 IN SPORT (LINCOLN CITY FC SHADOW SCHOLARSHIP OPTION)

THE COURSE

The Lincoln City FC Shadow Scholarship Squad is a football and education programme that offers young people the opportunity to train under the umbrella of Lincoln City FC and continue their education doing something they love.

The youth team studies the BTEC Level 3 in Sport alongside their training, helping them secure an academic qualification while they aspire to play professionally.

The squad makes use of the college's multi-million-pound investment in sports facilities, including its fully-equipped strength and conditioning suite, a multi-use sports hall and FIFA-standard all-weather 3G pitch.

Performance and excellence

Performance analysis

Sports nutrition

Sports massage

Training programming

Organising sports events

Work experience and employability skills

English and Maths, as required.

Students are assessed using a variety of methods, including presentations, written reports, role plays, voice recordings, video presentations, practical sessions, observations and posters. The course includes two external exams in Year 1 and a further two external exams in Year 2.

Four GCSEs at grade 4 or C or equivalent, preferably including English and Maths, or a relevant BTEC Level 2 qualification. A satisfactory reference is also needed.

Students who successfully complete this course can go on to study the subject at degree-level.