Study with Tyne Met and Falcons Community Foundation
This is the course for you if you want a career in the sport or rugby industry, and have a passion for and a strong ability within rugby.
Based at Kingston Park Stadium, not only will you complete a NCFE Level 3 Extended Diploma in Sports Coaching & Rugby Excellence, but you will have the opportunity to train and learn within a professional rugby environment.
You will train like a professional with expert coaches from the Falcons Community Foundation, and learn integral Rugby Union techniques.
You will experience media training and post-game video analysis whilst taking part in a wide range of work experience opportunities. You will also examine the ethics and values in sport, the role of the professional sports person, sports psychology and the principles of coaching.
Students will then have the option to complete a Level 2 Certificate in Fitness Instructing, which will enable you to work in the fitness industry.
**ENTRY REQUIREMENTS**
Minimum of 5 GCSEs at Grade C (4) or above, including English and Maths OR Merit in a Sport qualification at Level 2 along with Cs (4s) at GCSE in English and Maths. An interview with a course tutor and a reference from a personal tutor are also required.
**ASSESSMENT**
You will be assessed through your coursework, which includes projects, group presentations and practical work. There will also be a range of externally assessed units which will be in the form of an external exam, as well as a controlled assessment.
**PROGRESSION & CAREERS**
The Falcons Community Foundation Rugby Programme also offers excellent progression routes through links with Northumbria University. You could progress onto a wide range of university degrees in areas such as, Sport & Exercise Science, Sports Coaching, Sports Development, Sports Management, Sports Therapy, Strength and Conditioning, Sports Psychology or Sports Nutrition.
You also have the option to progress onto a Foundation Degree in Sports Coaching or Exercise Health & Fitness at TyneMet, awarded by the University of Sunderland. Careers include: Teacher, Community Rugby Coach, Professional Rugby Coach, Sport Development Officer, Fitness Instructor, Personal Trainer, Health Promotion Worker, Sport/Health/Leisure Centre Manager, Strength and Conditioning Coach or Sport Psychologist.
**HOW TO APPLY**
If you are interested and would like more information, please contact **drew.hayton@newcastle-falcons.co.uk** or **ben.pollock@tynemet.ac.uk** .
Applications are accepted online by [**clicking here**][1].
Once an online application is completed, players are invited to weekly pre-season training sessions in the lead-up to a full time September start date. These training sessions are in accordance with current RFU/Government guidelines.
[1]: https://www.tynemet.ac.uk/department/sport/extended-diploma-in-rugby-excellence-falcons-community-foundation-level-3
