Access Sport Birmingham

Based at the fantastic education facilities at Access Creative College in Central Birmingham, students study towards a two year Level 3 Extended Diploma in Sports Development and Coaching qualification that is attached to one of our industry career focused pathways in either  coaching & teaching or sports science . Both the qualification and course pathways are 100% practical and cover a wide variety of topics across a wide range of sporting careers.

The course allows students to focus on developing industry relevant skills, knowledge and experiences to support their progression onto university, U.S Scholarships, Apprenticeships or our Level 4 HNC qualification in partnership with Loughborough College

Students also have weekly professional development hours built into their timetable (Go Live) enabling them to develop employability and important skills, contacts and experiences that can be transferable to any future career.

For those that don’t meet the level 3 entry criteria, we also offer a one year Level 2 Diploma in Physical Preparation & Employability  which upon passing provides students the opportunity to progress onto our Level 3 Extended Diploma or future careers within areas such as the public sector.

On the pitch The Access Sport Birmingham Football Education Programme is designed for both elite players looking to develop as far as they can up the football pyramid, and those that wish to continue to play recreationally and use their passion in further education to secure a future in sport off the pitch.

Students train everyday with our highly qualified UEFA coaches and FA educators at the nearby Avery Fields 4G Facility, developing as players physically and technically utilising the latest in performance technology (VEO Cameras, Playertek GPS Vests and Sports Coaching Session Planner). This professional technology is also available for students aspiring to be sports scientists, analysts and coaches to get hands on a develop a portfolio of experience that support their future career aspirations.

Representing the college across a range of highly competitive league and cup competitions including, The coaching team have links to a range of semi-professional and professional clubs for those they feel that catch the eye and have the right attributes to be recommended for training or trial opportunities.

And with a strong interest from female applicants, we are looking to launch a dedicated female programme from September 2024.

International tours also take place annually, with a range of career focused and player development trips on offer for students to experience.