The Wealdstone Academy
LEARN - TRAIN - PLAY - REPEAT
THE BRUNEL UNIVERSITY CAMPUS
The Brunel University Sports Park Campus is an outstanding environment for staff, students, partners, visitors and the wider community. Renowned for its excellent academic, social, recreational and residential facilities and a welcoming, vibrant and safe environment.
The Campus is available for those aged 16 to 23 years and offers the opportunity to study towards a range of subjects including Diplomas, BTECs and Degrees which range in length from 6 months up to 3 years whilst training in an intensive Academy style football programme.
For talented footballers that have either finished or taking a break from education that are looking to focus on developing as a footballer there are also a limited number of places available.
The Academy provides all students with the highest quality education through the delivery of an outstanding, well balanced and creative curriculum in a supportive, safe and caring environment.
There are a large variety of courses available to study at the Brunel University campus for full details please download our academy brochure HERE
The education, enrichment and qualifications of the following 2 courses are delivered by Virtual Learning UK, who provide and employ all teaching and enrichment staff. www.vluk.org.
BTEC Level 2 First Extended Diploma in Sport:
The BTEC Level 2 First Extended Certificate is a 1 year course, equivalent to 3 GCSEs. Upon the successful completion of this programme, candidates can choose to go onto the level 3 study programme, into employment or take up a subject related apprenticeship.
START DATE: September 2023
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS: Four GCSE’s at grade 3 and above including English and Maths (This will not prevent entry to the programme where learners demonstrated appropriate behaviours and attitudes towards their English and Maths development*).
EDUCATION PROVIDER: Virtual Learning UK. www.vluk.org
BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma in Sport Coaching and Development:
This qualification is designed for 16+ students aiming to progress directly to employment in the sports coaching and development sector and is equivalent to 3 A Levels. In addition, the breadth of content in this qualification allows students to progress to a large variety of Higher Education and Degree level courses.
START DATE: September 2023
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS: Five GCSE’s at grade 4 or above, including English Language and Maths (This will not prevent entry to the programme where learners demonstrated appropriate behaviours and attitudes towards their English and Maths development*).
DURATION: 2-years. AGE: For 16-18 year olds.
EDUCATION PROVIDER: Virtual Learning UK. www.vluk.org
* ENGLISH & MATHS in addition to the main qualification aim, if students are yet to pass a qualification in English and/or Maths prior to starting their programme, they will be required to study one or both alongside their qualification. We know that English and Maths can be challenging and therefore the academy has invested in its resources to help students overcome that challenge.
NCFE Level 3 Diploma in Gym Instructing & Personal Training:
This course is intended for learners aged 16 and over and focuses on the role and scope of a Gym Instructor and Personal Trainer.
START DATE: September 2023 Entry
REQUIREMENTS: Five GCSEs at grade 4 or above including one in English or Maths (This will not prevent entry to the programme where learners demonstrated appropriate behaviours and attitudes towards their English and Maths development*) or a relevant level 2 qualification.
DURATION: 1-year. AGE: For 16-23 year olds
NCFE Level 2 Diploma in Gym Instructor:
This course teaches the knowledge and skills required to become a fitness Instructor in gyms and fitness environments.
START DATE: September 2023 Entry
DURATION: From 6 months to 1 year. AGE: For 16-23 year olds.
NCFE Level 2 Diploma in Principles of Coaching:
This course teaches the knowledge in understanding and developing skills in the principles of coaching as well as completing an F.A accredited coaching qualification.
START DATE: September 2023 Entry
DURATION: From 6 months to 1 year. AGE: For 16-23 year olds
Sports Coaching BSc (Hons) Degree:
The Sports Coaching BSc (Hons) Degree is designed to develop your key coaching skills and behaviours and to understand how our coaching stykles and approaches influence our athletes. The sports coaching degree will develop skills such as long-term planning, reflective practice, conducting athlete need analysis and understanding pedaogy in different sports environments.”
START DATE: September 2023 Entry
REQUIREMENTS: A typical offer would be CCC at A Level or DMM at BTEC. In addition you will need to have studied physical education, sports science or science related subject at A Level, BTEC level 3 diploma or equivalent.
DURATION: From 6 months to 1 year. AGE: For 16-23 year olds
EDUCATION PROVIDER: Universal Centre of Sport.
For more details on the course go to www.ucsport.org/syllabus
International Players 17+
Be prepared for success by studying English with Brunel University Language Centre and playing football at the Wealdstone FC Academy. Combine studying on an intensive English course for 19 hours a week and train 3 times a week in a professional football academy. Language courses range from an intensive 2 week summer course through to 1 years study at Brunel University at start throughout the year.
A variety of accommodation options are available at Brunel University and other locations nearby.
Fees apply contact us for more information. For additional information go to:
www.brunel.ac.uk/international/language-centre/our-english-language-courses
Train and Play like a Professional
The academy has a limited number of places for talented footballers that have either finished or are taking a break from education and are looking to focus on developing as a footballer we have a limited number of places available enabling you to train at the academy.
The player will train four times a week as well as all the benefits of being within the Wealdstone FC academy environment including the player pathway from U19s through to first team.
DURATION: Minimum 1 month up to 1 year
AGE: For 18+
COSTS: Fees apply contact us for more information.
If you require more information about the Wealdstone Academy, feel free to contact us at academy@wealdstonefc.com or contact Cameron Mawer on 07944 684 782
