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Level 3 in Sport (Womens Lincoln City FC Shadow Scholarship)

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Subject

Sport

Level

Level 3

Study Mode

Full-Time

Duration

2 years

Start Date

September 2026

The course

The Lincoln City FC Shadow Scholarship Squad is a football and education programme that offers young people the opportunity to train under the umbrella of Lincoln City FC and continue their education doing something they love. The youth team studies the Level 3 in Sport at Riseholme College alongside their training, helping them secure an academic qualification while they aspire to play professionally. The squad makes use of the college's multi-million-pound investment in sports facilities, including its fully-equipped strength and conditioning suite, a multi-use sports hall and FIFA-standard all-weather 3G pitch. To register your interest in joining Lincoln City FC's Shadow Women's Academy programme, please email Iona Lawson: ilaw@theredimps.com If you have already been offered a place on the squad, please apply for the associated course using our online application form.

Course Information

  • Performance and excellence
  • Performance analysis
  • Sports nutrition
  • Sports massage
  • Training programming
  • Organising sports events
  • Work experience and employability skills
  • English and Maths, as required

Four GCSEs at grade 4 or C or equivalent, preferably including English and Maths, or a relevant BTEC Level 2 qualification. A satisfactory reference is also needed. You must have a successful trial alongside an interview as part of the entry requirements.

You will usually be on campus five days per week.

Students are expected to find a suitable one week placement in the sports industry. As a college, we have a wide selection of placements for the students to contact ranging from professional sports teams to national fitness organisations and local leisure centres.
Students are assessed using a variety of methods, including presentations, written reports, role plays, voice recordings, video presentations, practical sessions, observations and posters. The course includes two external exams in year 1 and a further two external exams in year 2.
  • Suitable footwear for both indoor and outdoor activities, such as trainers and football boots.
Upon successfully completing this course you will be able to progress to degree level study.
Work as a sports coach, fitness instructor, community development officer, event co-ordinator, sports masseuse and many more.
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