MET POLICE FC
SPORTS ACADEMY
EDUCATION
THROUGH
SPORT
WITH SCL EDUCATION GROUP
MPFC is proud to partner with one of the UK’s leading independent providers of education through sport. Through its two core divisions - SCL Education & Training and SCL School Sport & Children's Activities - SCL offers a wide range of engaging, forward-thinking and successful programmes.
With Academy partnerships with over 60 football, rugby and cricket professional and grassroots sports clubs, foundations and community trusts, SCL have educated over 7000 young adults, many of whom were disengaged from education when they came to SCL.
WHAT WE OFFER
A 2-year, full-time education and football development programme for 16-19 year olds. Our academy students study for a BTEC Level 3 qualification in sport which is an equivalent to 3 A-Levels and allows students to gain entry to higher education.
Year One
Study towards a BTEC Level 3 90 credit diploma in sport comprising 10 units.
•Anatomy and Physiology
•Physiology of Fitness
•Assessing Risk in Sport
•Fitness Training and Programming
•Sports Coaching
•Fitness Testing
•Practical Team Sports
•Current Issues in Sport
•Instructing Physical Activity
•Technical & Tactical Skills
Year Two
Study towards BTEC Level 3 90 credit Extended Diploma in Sport comprising 9 units:
•Sports Nutrition
•Exercise, Health & Lifestyle
•Psychology of Sports Performance
•Sports Injuries
•Analysis of Sports Performance
•Talent ID and Development of Sport
•Rules, Regulations& Officiating Sport
•Organising a Sports Event
You will also have the opportunity to study for a level 1 football coaching qualifications
HIGHER EDUCATION OPTIONS
We offer unique 1-2-1 support to our student to access the Universities, Scholarships, UCFB and PE In School Sport.
A CAREER IN SPORT
There are all kinds of different jobs you can pursue in sport. Player, coach, physiotherapist, analyst, personal trainer, sports administration.. to name just a few.
WHAT OUR STUDENTS SAY
ANDREW
"We enjoy a calm and relaxed learning environment. One-to-one tuition on a daily basis helps me learn."
HUGO
"The academy is a good place to join because you learn outside as well as inside. It’s good to be active instead of being stuck in a classroom all day."
JOHN
As well as learning we get to be outside enjoying what we really love.