Foundation Degree Sports Coaching and Development

COURSE DESCRIPTION

Course Description

The course is aimed at individuals who wish to pursue a career in the sports coaching and development field. Alongside the main qualification you will have the opportunity to study to become a personal trainer. Year 1 offers the prospect to qualify as a Level 2 Gym Instructor progressing in year 2 to a Level 3 Personal Trainer. The course is suited to keen coaching and fitness enthusiasts who wish to further their knowledge of player performance and improve their employability in the coaching sector. A particular attraction of the course is the employer links and potential for employment. Year 2 includes a work placement which offers the opportunity to create links with future employers and apply real life skills developed on the course.

Assessment

The course is assessed with a mixture of practical and theory assessments. Assessments include practical coaching, practical demonstrations, presentations, essays, case studies, exams.

Year 1

•  Science for Coaching (20 credits)
•  Strength and Conditioning (20 credits)
•  Introduction to Sports coaching (20 credits)
•  Fundamentals of Coaching Children (20 credits)
•  Introduction to Sports Development (20 credits)
•  Academic Research and Professional Skills (20 credits)

Year 2

• Work based module (40 credits)
• Fitness Assessment and Management (20 credits)
• Community Sports Development (20 credits)
• Physical Education and School Sport (20 credits)
• Sports Coaching and Leadership (20 credits)

ENTRY

Applicants require a relevant level 3 qualification. Mature students with relevant experience may also be considered. All applicants will have to complete an initial assessment in literacy and numeracy and undergo an interview prior to acceptance.