Turn your passion into a profession
At the Hampshire FA Football Academy, your love for football doesn’t have to come at the expense of your education — it becomes part of it. Our full-time programme, delivered in partnership with SCL Education, blends classroom learning with practical, hands-on experience, giving you the knowledge, skills, and confidence to take your next step in the sports industry.
The educational element of the programme is delivered by SCL, one of the UK’s leading independent providers of education through sport. With over 15 years of experience and partnerships with 70+ respected sporting organisations, SCL knows how to prepare students for real careers. You’ll learn from industry-experienced tutors who understand the demands of sport both on and off the pitch.
NCFE Level 3 Extended Diploma in Sport and Physical Activity (Sports Coaching) — equivalent to three A-Levels, and recognised by employers and universities alike. This nationally respected qualification combines theory with practical learning, preparing you for a wide range of roles in sport, health, and fitness.
Applicants must have 4-5 GCSEs between grades 9-4 including English and / or Maths.
All applicants must be 16 by 31st August 2025.
Across the two-year programme, you’ll cover core topics that give you a deep and broad understanding of sport and physical activity:
Mandatory Modules
Exercise, health and lifestyle
Preparing for a career in sport and physical activity
Sports coaching
Optional Modules
Principles of anatomy and physiology
The physiology of fitness
Fitness training and programming
Fitness testing for sport and exercise
Instructing physical activity and exercise
Practical team sports
Technical and tactical skills in sport
Assessing risk in sport
Organising sports events
Business in sport
Work experience in sport
Psychology for sports performance
Sports nutrition
Business Pathway – Innovation, enterprise, and marketing in sport.
Coaching Pathway – Coaching special populations and performance analysis.
Sports Development Pathway – Understanding current issues and strategies in sport development.
