Sport – TNS Football scholarship Level 2

This course gives you the opportunity to gain a valuable qualification as well as be part of The New Saints Football Club Scholarship. It is an excellent stepping stone to the Level 3 Extended Diploma in Sport.

The Diploma is delivered at Oswestry Campus by NSC and it will provide you with the opportunity to gain foundation knowledge and understanding in sports and fitness. Practical sessions form an important aspect of the course enabling you to develop skills that are needed to work in leisure centres, sports retail outlets and activity centres. In terms of the scholarship, this is delivered by our partners, The New Saints Football Club.

You will undertake three training sessions per week with fully qualified UEFA Coaches. College matches will take place every Wednesday and you will also have the opportunity to play for the U19s team on a Sunday. Throughout the scholarship programme you may be invited to train and take part with some TNS first team sessions depending on your level of progress.

Qualification OCR Level 2 Diploma in Sport

Duration One year

Course Content Units you will cover include: • Anatomy and Physiology • Practical Sport • Sports Nutrition • Fitness Testing

Each Scholarship student will be given an Individual Development Plan (IDP) and the team will assess your performance throughout the programme. There are a number of squads which allows students the opportunity to develop and progress.

Assessment of the college course is continuous and industry-related, with assignments, projects and practical work. All full-time students are required to study maths and English at the appropriate level.

Entry Requirements • Four GCSE passes at grade 3 or above or a BTEC Level 1 Certificate or equivalent • Successful interview and initial assessment • You will need to demonstrate an enthusiasm for this subject area • Football trial with TNS

Progression Progression routes shown are dependent on successful completion of qualifications and meeting entry criteria.

Study options may include: • BTEC Level 3 Diploma in Sport • BTEC Level 3 Diploma in Public Uniformed Services

Employment options may include: • Leisure Centre Attendant • Assistant Fitness Instructor • Assistant Coach

Course Costs Please note that any costs shown here are subject to change and that there may be additional material costs for your course. There are various bursaries available to support eligible students with course-related costs and you can find out more about these on page 14.

Aged 16 –18 years There are no tuition or examination fees.

Aged 19 or over (at the start of the course) Different fees apply depending on your individual circumstances and prior qualifications. Please telephone 01691 688029 to speak to somebody who will be able to help.

Material Fees There is a £475 material fee cost for this course.

Lewis Dutton TNS Football Scholarship Level 3

“I started at TNS in the Junior Academy, and knew that playing football was what I wanted to do as a career. The scholarship is a great way to do this, as it means I get to play the football that I love, but also, I’m gaining a qualification at the same time.

Unlike other sport courses, the scholarship is fully focussed on football, but because of the qualification that you gain being worth 3 A Levels, you can still go on to university.

The course is good for players of all abilities, and I’ve really enjoyed being part of the College. The teachers are great, and coming to the end of my second year, I’ve been offered a contract with the main team as a goalkeeper.

If you love football, I’d really recommend this course for you.”