Football Academy (Reading) Level 3

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The Procision Reading Football Academy combines a flexible academic study programme alongside professional coaching for passionate footballers. The programme maximises the opportunity for students to enhance and develop potential pathways within football whilst securing academic and coaching qualifications. Players that excel within the programme will be offered the opportunity to progress our partners Swindon Town and Hungerford Town FC who play in the National League South (Step 2).

  • Description

    Units Covered Year 1: Leadership in Sport Assessing Risk Sport Coaching Athlete's Lifestyle Exercise, Health & Lifestyle Preparing for a Career in Sport & Physical Activity Sports Injuries Technical & Tactical Practical Team Sports Units Covered Year 2: Psychology in Sport Practical Individual Sport Analysis of Sports Performance Sports Development Organising Sports Events Work Experience in Sport Fitness Training & Programming Instructing Physical Activity & Exercise Sports Nutrition

    You will play in the colleges leagues which will mean you have fixtures every week. This will also feature games against Academy level teams to help you show your progression. The squad will also represent the club in the FA Youth Cup.

  • Entry Requirements

    Students will need to have either; Five GCSE's at grade 4 or above for NCFE Level 3 Sport & Physical Activity Extended Diploma or Three GCSE's at grade 4 or above for NCFE Level 3 Sport & Physical Activity Diploma

    Footballers with a determination to work on their technical ability, tactical understanding and physical conditioning. Students who have played football previously at a good level. Students who would like to compete on a weekly basis in regional leagues.

  • Qualification

    NCFE Level 3 Diploma/Extended Diploma in Sport and Physical Activity NCFE Level 3 Certificate in Fitness Instructing & Personal Training

  • Progression

    Progression opportunities include; University in the UK Playing Scholarship to Universities in the USA Degree in Sports Coaching & Development Level 3 Gym Instructor & Personal Training Qualification Full-time & Part-time Coaching opportunities worldwide Apprenticeships in chosen field of study

  • Assessment

    You will be assessed by coursework projects.

  • Home Study

    You will have work to complete each week based on the topic in class. If you are not up to date and behind on your work, then you will not be eligible to train or feature in the squads for that week. Therefore, if your work is not completed then this will be done in your own time. You may also have work to complete each week for Maths and English dependant on previous grades.

  • Work Placement

    Practical playing experience at a high level Variety of sports based opportunities through Procision in the Community and Procision FC.

  • Fees and Additional Costs

    As part of the programme you are required to purchase the training and match kit. A laptop or tablet will also be required. For more details please contact This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Code Start Fees*
FOOT540/RDG 252601 August 2025 Fee Information

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* Terms and conditions apply. The fees stated on this website are for guidance purposes only and should be checked before enrolment. Unless otherwise stated, fees shown are for tuition only, over one academic year. Where a course is longer than one academic year, the fees stated are for the first year, and the cost of the second or subsequent years will be discussed at interview. For details of fee remission for students over 19 click here. If you think you may be entitled to a concession or fee remission, or you would like more information on the additional costs associated with your chosen course, please contact us on 01635 845000 or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

Fee information

16 - 18 year olds

In most cases, students aged 16-18 on a full-time study programme (including T Levels) will not be required to pay fees, and the College will fund most course-specific equipment and materials. This excludes stationary, non-curriculum trips and a £15 College Subscription.

19 years and over

Students aged 19 years and over may be required to pay fees. Our Fees, Funding and Financial Support page has details on financial support, fee remissions and loans. Please note that some courses may have additional registration, examination and/or materials fees. Where we have been unable to provide these additional costs in this information, they will be discussed with you before enrolment.

Funded programmes

Where course fees are fully funded (for example Maths, English and Essential Digital Skills), the course is free of charge to students, subject to eligibility.

Skills Bootcamps

Skills Bootcamps are fully funded and free of charge to learners. Employers who want to use Skills Bootcamps to train their existing employees contribute to the cost of training. See the Fees and Additional Costs for more information.

Fee information

Skills Bootcamps

Skills Bootcamps are fully funded and free of charge to learners. Employers who want to use Skills Bootcamps to train their existing employees contribute to the cost of training. See the Fees and Additional Costs for more information.