streetfit
streetfit is designed to improve the general physical and mental health of participants. The programme focuses on sustainable fitness, empowering users to continue their fitness regimes regardless of the environment in which they live or any budget restraints they may have. A feature of the programme is the ability to tailor the exercises to suit the overall capabilities of an individual, meaning that groups of mixed capabilities can take part in the same sessions.
streetfit Content:
• Strength, endurance and agility training
• Low, moderate and high-intensity sessions
• Environment based sessions
• Cardiovascular development
• Performance evaluation
• Peer Mentoring
As with all Street Soccer Academy programmes service users are offered the opportunity to gain first-hand experience of planning, delivering and evaluating sessions.
streetfit Learning outcomes:
• Improved health, fitness and energy levels
• Increased sense of control
• Improved mental health and stress levels
• Self-awareness skills
• Leadership skills
• Importance of co-operation and achievement
• Increased self-confidence and esteem
• Enhanced feelings of wellbeing
To assist service users with a clear pathway of development structured programmes have been implemented (See ‘Programme Levels’ at the foot of this page). With clear exit strategies and defined development opportunities combined with an ongoing appraisal system, all service users have a clear understanding of their status with us and increased motivation to progress through the different levels on offer.
Programme Levels
To assist service users on Streetsoccer and Streetfit programmes with a clear pathway of development with Street Soccer Academy a structured programme has been implemented. With clear exit strategies and defined development opportunities combined with an ongoing appraisal system, all service users have a clear understanding of their status with us and increased motivation to progress through different levels on offer.
Level 1 – Education
Weekly access to local Street Soccer Academy Regional Centre
Learning Programme Includes:
- Coach Education participation (football and fitness based)
- Personal and social development programme
- Fitness programme
- Access to wrap-around support package
Level 2 – Practical Experience
Access to multiple Street Soccer Academy Regional Centres
Experience includes:
- Practical duties during regional centre sessions
- Shadowing warm-ups, cool downs and session delivery
- Health and Safety Awareness
- Risk assessment management
Level 3 – Skills Development
Skills Development includes:
- Planning, delivering and evaluating coaching sessions
- Peer mentoring of service users
Benefits:
- Access to industry-recognised qualifications
- Enrolment onto industries programme
- Official Street Soccer Academy Scout Status
- External Placement opportunities
Level 4 – Ambassador Status (Exit)
Ambassadors have officially completed the programme.
Exit status involves:
- Routes into further training or employment
- Access to Street Soccer Academy Community Coaches Programme
- Voluntary work opportunities
- Invitations to Street Soccer Academy events
- Ongoing community based floating support
Each level is certificated on successful completion.
Street Soccer Academy is an AQA (Assessment & Qualifications Alliance) Accredited Centre. This means that participants completing our accredited programmes receive detailed certification of their achievements. Accredited programmes are delivered at various points throughout the year for specific groups. Get in touch for further details of accredited programmes and locations.
