Sports Coaching

Qualification type: Foundation Degree (FdSc) Location:
Openshaw Campus
Subject area: Level: Higher
Course Code: CR16998-01 Leaflet Number: 1229
Validated by: Edge Hill University UCAS Code: FdSc/SC CX61
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Awarding body: 
Edge Hill University
Qualification type: 
Foundation Degree (FdSc)
Level: 
Higher
Subject area: 
Sport
Location: 
Openshaw Campus

What's the Sports Coaching course about?

This course is for students that have a real passion for sport, and want to learn about the art/science of coaching sports skills . Students will develop a range of skills and knowledge in key areas of sports coaching which will be appropriate for successful transition into a sports coaching/delivery based career. The course is ideal for those who wish to work with sports clubs, schools, national governing bodies or operate sports coaching based businesses.

The course is delivered through a range of ways including practical based work, reflective practice, sports performance analysis and planning, and organising and running sports coaching events. The course is predominantly practical based and centred on codes of conduct and professional practice. As part of the course students will undertake work experience. The course is fully supported by Manchester Leisure and work placement providers.

The course is delivered both full time and part time, predominately over three days (full time) by industry specialist staff. The staff have a wide range of knowledge within sport and coaching, and have actively been involved with professional football, power lifting, gymnastics, hockey and fitness.

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Year one modules are as follows:

- Coaching Process and Practice
This module covers the planning and conducting of safe, progressive coaching sessions. Students will learn different methods used in coaching such as the use of demonstration, problem solving, differentiating coaching sessions, delivery methods and communication styles

- Coaching Special Populations
This module will examine the delivery of sports coaching within a wide range of environments and contexts.

- Introduction to Policy and Practice in Sport
This module will cover the framework of sport and coaching in the UK.

- Fitness Testing
This module will introduce students to the wide range of fitness testing techniques within a sports coaching context.

- Introduction to Study and Management Skills
This module covers the wide range of skills involved with academic and personal growth.

- Introduction to Human Resource Management
This module covers a range of aspects involved with running a sports coaching based business. It will cover aspects such as theories of human behaviour and motivation, supervisory skills and techniques, delegation, setting aims and targets in human resource management and dealing with conflict and disciplinary issues.

Year two modules are as follows:

- Psychology in Sport
This module will examine the range and application of sport psychology techniques within a sports coaching context.

- Analysing Sport Performance
This module will examine the key elements when analysing performance in a sports skills and tactics context. It will cover areas such as performance analysis, notational analysis, developing training programmes around data, scientific based feedback, and performer feedback.

- Financial Aspects of Sport and Business
This module will examine the financial elements involved with running a sports coaching business.

- Work Experience
This module will enable the student to gain experience within a sports coaching context.

- Sports Marketing
This module will examine a range of factors involved with sports marketing.

- Scientific aspects of Sports Performance
This module will focus on the scientific aspects involved with sports coaching.

The course is assessed through two tasks per module. Tasks are based around industry scenarios and are practical based in many of the modules. Development of practical and academic skills (e.g. delivering sessions, essay writing, report writing, case studies and self-awareness /reflective evaluation of own skill sets) are built into assignments to enable students to develop and grow their skills in a wide range of areas.

What will I be able to do after I've completed this course?

Upon graduation from the foundation degree programme students may have the opportunity to progress and complete a linked honours degree at the University of Salford or suitable degree courses at other universities.

Alternatively students will have the skills to go directly into employment. Past students have go on to work in community sports coaching, sports development, sports based management and sports based teaching contexts.

What qualifications or experience do I need to do this course?

Applicants are required to have two A Levels (including PE), or a BTEC Level 3 National Diploma/Extended Diploma with Merit, Pass, Pass or a BTEC Level 3 National Certificate/Extended Certificate with Merit, Merit in Sport, or an equivalent level 3 qualification with appropriate content. Minimum UCAS tariff points required: 160.

The ideal candidate will have the desire to pursue a career within the sports coaching industry coupled with a lifelong passion for sport. You will have already worked in a leadership/ volunteering capacity and have some experience of delivering/ assisting sports coaching within a club or school.

Applicants should be highly motivated, have strong interests in sport/ sports coaching and be able to work well as a member of a team.

Applicants initially may be required to attend an interview and complete an interview task.

Mature applicants (aged 21 or over) who are able to demonstrate relevant skills or knowledge gained in employment or vocational activity may also apply.

Please note: if you enrol on this course, you will be required to complete a Criminal Records Bureau (CRB) application form. For further information about this contact the Course Enquiry Team on 0800 068 8585.

Attendance

Full time

Course length

2 Year(s)

Weeks per year

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Hours per week

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As the definition of full time and part time can vary from course to course, please check with the tutor as to the exact number of hours study each week this course will entail.

How much will the course cost me?

For information on HE course fees, please contact our Course Enquiry Team on FREECALL 0800 068 8585.

How do I apply?

Applications for full-time study should be made through the Universities and Colleges Admissions Service (UCAS). All full-time applications from students in the UK and from overseas should be made using the online application system on the UCAS website www.ucas.ac.uk.

Please note, the course information on this website is provided as a reference guide only and is subject to change. It is therefore important that you check all course details, including location, timetable, fee, etc, at enrolment as the college operates a no refund policy.

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  • UCAS applications

    Applications for full-time higher education courses should be made through the Universities and Colleges Admissions Service (UCAS) website at www.ucas.ac.uk.

    Institution code is M10 and course code is CX61.

    Call our Course Enquiry Team on 0800 068 8585 for further details.