Overview:
18 months
16 Core Modules + 1 Position/Role Specific Module
3 Part End Point Assessment
Who is this for?
- Professional footballer
- Professional cricketer
- Professional rugby league player
- Professional rugby union player
- Professional sportsman
- Showjumper
- Dressage rider
- Equestrian athlete
- Eventer Jockey
The broad purpose of the Apprenticeship is to participate at a professional level in individual or team sports. Sporting Excellence Professionals perform consistently and effectively in training environments and competitions in their chosen professional sport. They are part of a team and are supported and managed by a wider and multi-disciplinary team, including a manager/coach/ trainer, skills coaches, physiotherapists, psychologists, nutritionists, strength and conditioning experts, and educational staff. They have a high level of autonomy in terms of responsibility for what happens on the field of play or equine arena/venues and need to be able to cope with extreme pressure.
In their daily work, an employee in this occupation interacts with coaches, employers, fellow athletes, sporting officials and multidisciplinary support staff, administrative staff, external partners e.g. broadcasters, and fans.
Why this programme?
Typically, achievers will progress to become professional contracted players, or in some cases complete a Sports Coach Apprenticeship. It also provides a wide range of broad knowledge, skills and behaviours a Professional Sportsperson should have, coupled with lots of extra coaching and support to enhance position/discipline-specific attributes.
Why us?
AC Training has been in existence since 2009. Our team have experience of working extensively with National Governing Bodies for Sport, over 150 Schools, 100 Early Years Settings, countless sporting organisations, 20 NHS Trusts, and other healthcare organisations across England to support the development of their workforces.
How is the programme delivered?
This programme is delivered in 16 core modules plus a position/role-specific module.
Each module will have a varied approach to learning including, self-study, group teaching sessions and one-to-one tutorials. A key benefit of this programme is the guest speakers who deliver on selected modules, where you will learn from the real-life experiences of practising and retired, players and professionals. Every module will be completed with an activity to demonstrate understanding and/or competency which aligns with the EPA assessment of that knowledge, skill or behaviour or supports the build of the portfolio.
What is covered in the programme (modules)?
- Injuries, rehabilitation and safe and effective practice
- Importance of Equality, Diversion and Inclusion
- Integrated approach to performance
- Tactical and Technical Performance – Knowledge
- Communication Physical Performance Injury & Risk Management
- Effective, Safe and Inclusive Practice
- Anti-Doping
- Nutritional
- Performance Psychological & Emotional
- Performance Lifestyle & Personal
- Development Careers & Self-Development
- Technical Aspects – Skills
- Tactical Aspects – Skills
- Working with a Multi-Disciplinary Team
- Analysis, using data and self-reflection
- Conduct and Professionalism
Followed by:
- End-Point Assessment Preparation
- Revision Sessions
- Mock End-Point Assessment
The End Point Assessment
- Professional Discussion underpinned by a Portfolio of Evidence
- Observation of Practical followed by Q&A
- Knowledge Test
What is the commitment?
You will commit to the 18-month duration of the programme, including completion and attendance of all education sessions and activities detailed within your individualised Training Plan. You may need to complete or attend the additional learning support, which we mutually agree is beneficial to ensure you unlock your full potential. Finally, preparation for and completion of the one-month End-Point Assessment.
You will also commit to fulfilling the duties of your role as per the job description/contract with your employer
What does it cost?
The employer will fund the qualification through its apprenticeship levy or make a £500 contribution. A learner will make no financial contribution.