We are proud to offer prospective student-athletes an array of qualifications and experiences in partnership with VLUK our BTEC education provider.
Established in 2008, VLUK provides a range of services to the education sector, from CPD and teacher training, through to full time education programmes for young people.
VLUK are an approved government provider, proudly educating over 1500 young people aged 16-24 each academic year.
Bursaries for BTEC students are available through VLUK.
BE THE NEXT GRADUATE
AUFC FIRST TEAM
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Southern League Central (Step 4)
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FA Cup
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FA Trophy
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Berks & Bucks Cup
The first team squad currently has 5 players that have come through our education pathway.
Jack Hopwood, Exaucee Buanga, Rocko Tamplin, Finlay Reeves, Ben Kelloway
OUR
FACILITIES
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Full Size Astro - Training & Match
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2 x 5 aside Astro Pitches
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Grass Pitch - Training
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Gym
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Sports Hall
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Swimming Pool
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Fitness Studio
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Spin Studio
PERFORMANCE SUPPORT
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PT Led Gym Sessions
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Individual Learning Plans
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Playerdata (GPS tracking)
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Veo
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Youth Sport Nutrition
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ActiveFlo - Recovery
LEVEL 3
EDUCATION
BTEC NATIONAL EXTENDED NATIONAL DIPLOMA IN SPORTS COACHING & DEVELOPMENT
Entry Requirements
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5 GCSE’s (9-4) including English & Maths
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English & Maths are compulsory for those students who have not achieved a grade 4 in their GCSE’s.
The Qualification
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A two year course
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Worth up to 3 A Levels (DDD* = 168 UCAS Pts)
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12 Units – 7 Mandatory, 5 Optional
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No exams – Internal & Synoptic assessment only
Mandatory Units
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Careers in The Sport & Active Leisure industry
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Health, Wellbeing & Sport
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Developing Coaching Skills
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Applied Coaching Skills
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Research Project in Sport
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Sport Development
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Self Employment in Sport & Physical Activity
Optional Units
Optional units are selected through student choice towards the end of year 12. They are selected based upon the careers students wish to pursue upon leaving. Students can also choose an additional unit(s) if their preference is not selected.
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Sports Psychology
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Nutrition for Physical Performance
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Sports Injuries
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Anatomy & Physiology
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Functional Sports Massage
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Organising Events in Sport & Physical Activity
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Plus many more
Work Experience
As part of the qualification, learners will complete work experience through their two year programme. Learners will have the opportunity to work with a range of children from 3 years old to 16 in various settings such as primary schools delIvering PE, sport & physical activity, after school clubs and working with our partner clubs. Learners will also have the opportunity to be part of various sporting events.