OCR Level 2 Technical Diploma in Sport - Football Academy

Aimed exclusively at 16–18 year olds with proven playing ability, this full-time programme at Harrow College suits those with a keen interest in football and coaching who are targeting a career in the sports industry. Entry requires four GCSEs at grades 3/4, preferably including English and/or Maths, or a Merit in a relevant Level 1 qualification, and places are subject to a successful football trial. Units cover fitness testing and training, practical sport, planning and leading sports activities, technical and tactical awareness, nutrition for sports performance, personal fitness development, and planning and running a sports event.

Delivered on a classroom basis at the Harrow on the Hill Campus, the course runs Monday to Friday over one academic year, combining lectures, videos, guest speakers, research tasks, student presentations, and day trips. Training sessions take place on Tuesdays and Thursdays, with competitive games on Wednesdays. Assessment is through written assignments, presentations, and practical assessments. Successful completion leads to the OCR Level 2 Technical Diploma in Sport and provides a pathway into the BTEC Level 3 in Sports Performance or community-based work.