Sport

This outdoor programme provides a unique opportunity to develop knowledge and skills relevant to outdoor careers. You will gain a breadth of knowledge and understanding and develop skills that will be highly transferable within the professional outdoor and adventure industry. 

As part of this two-year course, you will undertake learning of specialist units to develop your knowledge in the classroom before putting it into practice. You will learn about a range of topics including leadership skills, working as a team, preparing for a career, preparing risk assessments, conducting research projects, developing your own personal skills, and environmental impacts. 

This course will focus on building your knowledge in the classroom through a range of methods such as lessons, group tasks, research activities, quizzes, presentations, and practical tasks. We will plan opportunities to develop your knowledge into practical skills useful for entering the outdoor industry, completing national governing body qualifications, or progressing to higher education. We will aim to give you opportunities to develop practical skills in activities such as climbing, kayaking, canoeing, hill walking, and expedition skills. 

NCFE Level 3 Extended Diploma in Sport and Physical Activity (Outdoor) 

Following completion of this course you could progress on to; 

• Higher education 
• Outdoor instructor domestically or abroad 
• Study national governing body awards 
• Study an education qualification to become an outdoor education teaching in schools or outdoor centres 
• Own your own business 
• Lead expeditions 
• Work in adventure tourism 

You will create a NCFE portfolio which will provide evidence of your skills, knowledge and understanding. This may include:     

• Videos/photos of participation in practical activities  
• Written assignments   
• PowerPoints    
• Leaflets   
• Posters   
• Professional discussions   
• There is no formal examination required to achieve this qualification.  

You will need a minimum of four Grade 4 GCSEs (at least one must be Maths or English) 

Read our guidance about this programme below and then submit your interest using the link here so that a representative from Buxton Football Club can contact you to invite you for trial.

Buxton & Leek College have partnered with Buxton Football Club to offer an elite football academy provision, delivered at the Tarmac Silverlands Stadium.

This course is aimed at school leavers aged 16-19 who are interested in a healthy, active lifestyle and are currently involved in sport related clubs or activities, such as athletics, football, gym or group exercise.

The Level 2 Sport: Buxton Football Academy course is designed to prepare 16–19-year-olds for work or progression onto a Level 3 qualification. With this qualification you could look forward to a future career as a semi-pro or professional First Team player, coach, physiotherapist, sport science technician or PE teacher.

You must be interested in playing competitive football at an elite level as you could be selected to represent Buxton FC in the National Alliance Under 19’s League, playing teams such as Tranmere Rovers, Preston North End, Crewe Alexandra & Rochdale AFC.

This football academy programme provides a unique opportunity to experience an elite performance environment alongside an academic study programme. You will gain a breadth of knowledge and understanding and develop skills that will be highly transferable within the professional sports industry. The units covered may include:

• Fitness Training
• Sports Coaching
• Current issues in sport
• Psychology for sports performance
• Anatomy & Physiology

This course will also include timetabled coaching sessions, statistical analysis and a tailored physical development programme including Video Analysis Technology & PlayerTeK GPS analysis, heat mapping and more. In addition, you will have access to optional extra courses such as refereeing and coaching pathways.

As part of this programme, you could be selected to train with and potentially begin integration into the First Team, alongside shadowing professional coaches and players. Previous BLC students have represented the First Team in the FA Cup Round 2 fixture and during the successful promotion campaign into the National Football League.

You will be based predominantly at the Devonshire Dome, Buxton Campus for your theory lessons and will participate in coaching sessions throughout the week at Buxton Football Club’s Tarmac Silverlands Stadium, where you will be able to take advantage of their fantastic facilities and resources. These include the Academy Hub, gym, media room and 4G pitch, where you will be able to put your theory into practice and develop the key skills needed for a future career in the industry.

Being part of an elite sports environment shapes character and develops skills that are highly transferrable to any workplace. Many employers are looking for staff who are motivated, disciplined, able to critically analyse situations and understand how to excel as part of a team. In a highly competitive job market, these are the skills that can set your CV apart from others that may have stayed at school to complete post 16 education.

NCFE Level 2 Diploma in Sport

Following completion of this course you could progress on to;

• employment in the sports and fitness industry, such as, individual/group sports activities, health promotion, coaching and community development,
• or continue your education with the NCFE Level 3 Diploma in Sport (based primarily at Buxton FC, Tarmac Silverlands Stadium).

You will create a NCFE portfolio which will provide evidence of your skills, knowledge and understanding. This may include:

• Videos/photos of participation in practical activities
• Written assignments
• PowerPoints
• Leaflets
• Posters
• Professional discussions

There is no formal examination required to achieve this qualification.

You will need a minimum of three Grade 3 GCSEs (at least one must be Maths or English) OR achieved a Level 1 college course qualification along with Grade 3 GCSE English or Maths, or Level 1 Functional skills (if you don’t achieve these please contact us so that we can discuss your options).

You must also take part in a compulsory trial selection process based on fitness, football ability/potential at the Tarmac Silverlands Stadium.

To apply for this course, you need to:

1. Apply for the course at https://www.blc.ac.uk/subject-areas/sport/sport/?code=id_20510_1
2. Submit your interest in the programme at the link below, so that a representative from Buxton Football Club can contact you to invite you for trial https://www.buxtonfc.co.uk/academy

The Academy with the Extended Diploma is only available to prospective students aged 16-18 due to the age group of the North Alliance League. Anyone aged over 19 should speak to the Football Club regarding the Foundation Degree available through the University of Derby.

If you are an international student, please contact us for further information.

Buxton & Leek College have partnered with Leek Town Football Club to offer an elite football academy provision, delivered at the F Ball Community Stadium.

This course is aimed at for school leavers aged 16-19 who are interested in a healthy, active lifestyle and are currently involved in sport related clubs or activities, such as athletics, football, gym or group exercise.

The Level 3 Sport: Leek Town Football Club Academy course is designed to prepare 16–19-year-olds for work or higher education. With this qualification you could look forward to a future career as a semi-pro or professional First Team player, coach, physiotherapist, sport science technician or PE teacher.

You must be interested in playing competitive football at an elite level as you could be selected to represent Leek Town FC on match days. You may also be selected to train with and potentially begin integration into the First Team, alongside shadowing professional coaches and players.

This football academy programme provides a unique opportunity to experience an elite performance environment alongside an academic study programme. You will gain a breadth of knowledge and understanding and develop skills that will be highly transferable within the professional sports industry. The units covered may include:

• Fitness Training
• Sports Coaching
• Current issues in sport
• Psychology for sports performance
• Anatomy & Physiology

This course will include timetabled coaching sessions, statistical analysis and a tailored physical development programme including Video Analysis Technology & PlayerTeK GPS analysis, heat mapping and more.

In addition, you will benefit from top quality coaching and daily access to a UEFA Licensed qualified coaching team, access to optional extra courses such as refereeing or coaching pathways, and possible work experience or employment opportunities.

You will be based predominantly at the Leek Town Football Clubs F Ball Community Stadium, where you will be able to take advantage of their fantastic facilities and resources. These include Academy Hub, media room, and 4G pitch, where you will be able to put your theory into practice and develop the key skills needed for a future career in the industry.

Being part of an elite sports environment shapes character and develops skills that are highly transferrable to any workplace. Many employers are looking for staff who are motivated, disciplined, able to critically analyse situations and understand how to excel as part of a team. In a highly competitive job market, these are the skills that can set your CV apart from others that may have stayed at school to complete post 16 education.

NCFE Level 3 Extended Diploma in Sport and Physical Activity

Following completion of this course you could progress on to;

• employment in the sports and fitness industry, such as, individual/group sports activities, health promotion, coaching and community development,
• or continue your education on a university degree course, such as, Sport and Exercise Science at the University of Derby.

You will create a NCFE portfolio which will provide evidence of your skills, knowledge and understanding. This may include:

• Videos/photos of participation in practical activities
• Written assignments
• PowerPoints
• Leaflets
• Posters
• Professional discussions

There is no formal examination required to achieve this qualification.

You will need a minimum of four Grade 4 GCSEs (at least one must be Maths or English)

You must also take part in a compulsory trial selection process based on fitness, football ability/potential at the F Ball Community Stadium.

The Academy with the Extended Diploma is only available to prospective students aged 16-18 due to the age group of the North Alliance League.