Overview
Sports Science (Coaching) Foundation Degree (FdSc) (Full time)Since London 2012, Sport has been at the heart of the nation’s plans for a lasting legacy with a primary focus placed on improving grassroots sports participation in communities, giving elite athletes every chance to succeed at the highest level and creating a sporting habit for life in young people. The promotion of sport and exercise is also a core part of the government’s strategies to improve the health of the nation (Ellison, 2015) and consequently there can be no more appropriate time to begin a career in Sports Coaching.
Our bespoke course in Sports Science (Sports Coaching) develops an underpinning knowledge of Sport Psychology and Anatomy and Physiology alongside vocational specific units that actively prepare you for a career in Sports Coaching. The course offers a mixture of practical, scientific, technical and business principles of learning to underpin a career in the sports industry by combining theory and practice together with the necessary skills required to be successful in the workplace.
By applying such principles in a vocational context and understanding the appropriate methods of enquiry for this subject area you will gain a thorough understanding of the field and will enhance your employability skills. Alongside the formal qualification, you will be given the opportunity to gain a selection of Level 1 Coaching qualifications within your coaching units that will aid your transition into the workplace. You will also be given the opportunity to obtain extra qualifications in additional, optional sessions and pay a registration fee if you wish to complete these as additional industry qualifications.
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Important information
- No. of contact hours
12 hours per week
- Expected self-study
15-20 hours per week
- Regulatory body
University of Bedfordshire
- UCAS code
SC01
- Student Loans Company code
905613
- Partner University
University of Bedfordshire
Course information
You will need:
- 32-48 UCAS tariff points
- BTEC Level 3 Diploma or Extended Diploma in Sport grade PPP or
- Equivalent Level 3 qualification including A-Levels.
- GCSE grade C (4) or above in Maths and English
We also welcome students with relevant work experience.
The aim of this Foundation Degree in Sports Science (Sports Coaching) is to provide you with a vocationally relevant Higher Education qualification that is achieved within a supportive yet challenging teaching and learning environment.
This environment aims to fully enhance your knowledge, professional skills and employability within the multi-disciplinary area of sport, the content of which reflects the knowledge, skills and competencies expected by the current and/or prospective employers.
Specifically, these include:
- The operational and management requirements of the sports industry.
- The psychology of sport and exercise and the impact this can have on an individual’s psychological well-being and participation in sport or exercise.
- The physiology of sport and exercise and its function in sport and exercise participation.
- The employability skills and knowledge necessary to work effectively as a Sports Coach.
The course provides a broad-base of knowledge that underpins the role of a Sports Coach and provides opportunity to apply this knowledge within work-based experience.
The course provides opportunities for candidates to gain additional vocationally recognised qualifications alongside their foundation degree.
As a successful graduate you will have the knowledge, skills and confidence to work independently or collaboratively as part of a group to make evidence based decisions about appropriate coaching within sport.
In addition to this you will be able to select appropriate coaching methods to maximise motivation, participation and performance in sport settings. Successful graduates will therefore have the skills necessary to fulfil a career in the sports industry.
This foundation degree is based around a framework of core sport science topics, ensuring that graduates have a firm understanding of sport psychology and anatomy and physiology, together with a series of complementary employment, management and vocationally specific units.
Together, these provide the course with its bespoke pathway.
Core modules:
- Employment in the Sports Industry
- The Fundamentals of Sport and Exercise Psychology
- Functional Anatomy and Physiology
- Coaching for Participation
- Management and supervision in the Sports Industry
- Psychology of Sport, Exercise and Health
- Exercise Physiology
- Coaching for Development
Foundation degree in Science (Sports Coaching)
This Foundation Degree could lead to employment in a wide range of sports coaching roles. There may also be opportunities to work in Sports Development within local councils and with a range of other agencies/bodies and commercial sector employers.
Further study:
Completion of the Foundation Degree will enable you to progress onto higher qualifications, such as the bespoke top up BSc at the University of Bedfordshire aimed at providing a progression from a foundation degree on to a level 6 course at University.
Successful graduates will also be able to progress on to the BSc(Hons) Sport Science & Coaching at the University of Bedfordshire. Support for transitioning to the BSc top up degree will be provided with dissertation preparation and research skills alongside arrangements for a personal tutor and additional student support.
Students may also progress on to alternative establishments identified in the Lifelong Learning Network or those offering additional credits of study relevant to this programme.
Additional costs:
- £30 for clothing will be required.
- £600 for a trip abroad
If you would like to find out more about this or other courses, please use our Livechat or email us at info@bedfordcollegegroup.ac.uk
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Funding Information
You could be eligible to take out a loan to cover the cost of your tuition fees. Click on the link below to find out more about the financial support available for our Higher Education courses.
Find out moreIf you decide to pay for your course yourself, we also offer an affordable Direct Debit instalments option to help spread the cost of tuition fees (terms apply).
Additional Learning Support
If you have a specific learning difficulty or disability, are deaf or hearing impaired, our Additional Learning Support team are on hand to give you assistance whenever you need it. Email: ALSteam@bedford.ac.uk or call us on 01234 291333.
Financial Support
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Accessibility
We have access arrangements in place to help students with disabilities or any other particular needs. Call us on 01234 291000 or 01536 413123 for more information.
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If you would like to find out more about this or other courses, please use our Livechat below, email info@bedfordcollegegroup.ac.uk or call us on 0345 658 8990.
