Course Overview

Combine your passion for football with academic achievement through our unique Football & Education Programme in partnership with HoW College. Designed for aspiring athletes, this course offers the perfect balance of elite training and college-level qualifications at HoW College.

What We Offer:

- Professional Football Experience – Train and compete on our 3G pitch, represent Redditch United in top competitions, and access pathways to our First Team.
- Career-Ready Skills – Gain FA Coaching and Refereeing qualifications, plus hands-on work experience within the club.
- Exclusive Opportunities – Benefit from links to professional and semi-professional clubs, UEFA A licensed coaching, and competitive fixtures.

Join a programme that champions both sporting excellence and personal development and get all the benefits from being a HoW College student.
For more details on how to apply contact: academy@redditchunited.co.uk

Entry requirements

4 GCSEs (A*-D) or (Grade 3 and above) including English and maths. Entry will be subject to a satisfactory reference and interview. You will need to demonstrate a genuine interest in physical education and all types of sport, and be keen to learn new skills.

Entry decisions will be discretionary at interview. Students will continually be assessed through probation period to ensure they are on the correct level.

Course Modules

- Injury and the Sports Performer
- Practical Sports
- The Body in Action
- Fitness for Sports and Exercise

How will I be assessed?

You will complete assignments, practical activities and a portfolio of evidence. Your tutor will mark your work and give you feedback to help you improve your studies.

What can I do next

The skills of teamwork, leadership, decision making and resilience are transferable to many careers.

Students who achieve the full Level 2 qualification at merit grade or above, plus a GCSE grade 4(C) in English and maths, may also progress to a Level 3 qualification such as the Extended Diploma in Sports and Exercise Sciences or Extended Diploma in Sports Development, Coaching and Fitness.