Kidderminster Harriers Football Academy First Certificate in Sport - Level 2
Start Date: 1st September 2026
- Length 1 Year
- Study Full-Time
- Location Centre of Sporting Excellence
More about the course
If you are dedicated to pursuing a career in football, this could be a great first step.
The Level 2 Kidderminster Harriers Football Academy course provides a fantastic opportunity for student-athletes to study alongside playing football. You will receive high-quality coaching from UEFA-qualified football coaches at the main campus, and at our dedicated Centre of Sporting Excellence facilities.
On this course, you will work towards your academic qualification at the same time as playing in national competitions such as the National Alliance, FA Youth Cup, and English Colleges. There is also an opportunity to gain sporting qualifications such as the FA Level 1 and 2, and Sports Leaders awards.
You will train three times a week within the same facilities as Kidderminster Harriers First Team, and compete in several leagues, including the Midland Floodlit League and the AOC League (Association of Colleges League).
Entry requirements:
You will hold 4 GCSE’s at grade 3 or above including English and Maths.
If these requirements are not met, we will have a conversation with you around which course and level would be most appropriate.
Alternatively, you will hold a Level 1 Intro Cert in Sport and have successfully completed a trial.
Please note that entry requirements and course offer can be subject to change at any time.
What will I achieve?
Upon successful completion of this course, you will receive a Level 2 BTEC Certificate in Sport.
What will I learn?
- Anatomy and physiology
- Fitness training and programming for health, sport, and wellbeing
- Professional development in the sports industry
- Sports leadership
- Application of fitness testing
- Sports psychology
- Practical sports performance
How is the course taught?
- Taught classes
- Lectures
- Practical work
How am I assessed?
- Written assessments
- Individual and group presentations
- Production of booklets
- Practical performance
- synoptic assessments and examinations, which will be sent off to the exam board for marking and assessment
Work experience opportunities:
As part of your course, you will be required to complete a period of work experience. This forms an essential component of your overall study hours and is designed to support your learning and progression. The number of hours you need to complete will vary depending on the level and type of qualification you are undertaking. There is an expectation that your placement will be relevant to your chosen course, helping you gain valuable insight and practical skills in your subject area. While learners are expected to secure their own placement, our dedicated Work Experience Coordinator will support you throughout the process and ensure that all placements meet the necessary compliance and safeguarding requirements.
English and Maths:
English will be included in learning new terminology and for written assignments.
Maths will be included in understanding and analysing statistics.
Tutorial
Tutorial is a program of essential topics affecting you as a potential employee and member of a community. You will cover topics to improve employability skills, mental fitness (both for you and those around you) and much more. It is an essential part of your personal development.
As part of you weekly timetable, you will be expected to take part in Tutorial. This consists of a 1-1 meeting (at least 3 a year) and Personal Development activities that develop you both personally and professionally. Part of the focus is to raise digital Standards and take part in Employer Engagement Activities such as guest speakers, logging Work Experience and in person and online networking.
We work with Student Experience, Careers and your Curriculum team to ensure your Tutorial elements link to your industry area and to create opportunities to develop key skills for profile raising as well as enabling you to create competitive applications and CVs.
Tutorial is also an opportunity to check in with you as part of a group and individually. You can discuss any issues you might be having that affect your learning and essentially identify strategies and support available to you.
Where can I progress?
Upon completion of this course, you can go on to study our Level 3 Kidderminster Harriers Football Academy Certificate or Diploma course.
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Meet our tutors and students
Andrew Glover
Tutor - Kidderminster Harriers Football AcademyI am a passionate sports educator with a wealth of experience in football coaching and academic instruction at Kidderminster Harriers Football Academy. As a Sports Lecturer, I am dedicated to inspiring and shaping the next generation of football players. Through extensive knowledge and commitment to excellence, I play a pivotal role in creating an environment where aspiring players learn the intricacies of football and develop the academic and life skills necessary for success beyond the playing field.
Bruce Minaker
From the Stands to the First Team: Bruce Minaker’s Journey Through Kidderminster CollegeBruce, who studied as part of the Kidderminster Harriers Academy programme at Kidderminster College, recently made his first-team debut - a proud moment that reflects years of commitment, development and balance between sport and education.
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