Sports Coaching and Development
Birmingham City University
UCAS Code: 1196 | Foundation Degree in Science - FdSc
Birmingham City University
UCAS Code: 1196 | Foundation Degree in Science - FdSc
Entry requirements
A level
64 UCAS tariff points from three A Levels. Grades CC (or equivalent). Excluded subjects: General Studies; Critical Thinking; Extended Project
Pass with 60 credits, 45 credits at level 3. Accepted subjects: Science.
GCSE/National 4/National 5
This course does not require evidence of GCSE qualifications.
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
Obtain a minimum of 24 points overall. Required subjects: One of Biology, Chemistry or Physics at Higher level.
Minimum of 64 UCAS tariff points, achieved in five Higher level subjects. Required subjects: Sport, Health or a Science-related subject at Higher level.
64 UCAS tariff points. Diploma accepted with one A Level or equivalent level 3 qualifications. Extended Certificate accepted with two A Levels or equivalent level 3 qualifications. Accepted subjects: Sport and Physical Activity; Applied Science; Health and Social Care.
64 UCAS tariff points. Diploma accepted with one A Level or equivalent level 3 qualifications. Extended Certificate accepted with two A Levels or equivalent level 3 qualifications. Accepted subjects: Sport and Physical Activity; Applied Science; Health and Social Care.
64 UCAS tariff points. Diploma accepted with one A Level or equivalent level 3 qualifications. Extended Certificate accepted with two A Levels or equivalent level 3 qualifications. Accepted subjects: Sport and Physical Activity; Applied Science; Health and Social Care.
64 UCAS tariff points from three Advanced Highers (DDD) or two Advanced Highers (DD) plus two Highers (DD). Required subjects: Sport, Health or Science subject at Higher level or above.
64 UCAS tariff points from three Advanced Highers (DDD) or two Advanced Highers (DD) plus two Highers (DD). Required subjects: Sport, Health or Science subject at Higher level or above.
T Level
Pass overall (E or above on the core). All subjects accepted.
UCAS Tariff
About this course
This course will be delivered across Villa Park, Aston Villa Brookvale Inner City Academy, Alexander Stadium, and Birmingham City University campuses. These facilities will expose you to state-of-the-art sport and development environments and access to cutting-edge resources and designated sport areas.
This course content is designed to ensure graduates develop the pedagogical practice required to coach participants of different ages and abilities across the School and Community delivery areas of the Aston Villa Foundation. After graduation, you will be positioned to gain employment in sports coaching and community-based development roles. You can also continue your undergraduate studies at Birmingham City University on their BSc (Hons) Sports courses.
We will help you develop an understanding of your coaching philosophy and explore industry and socio-cultural factors influencing the broader context of sport and the work of the Aston Villa Foundation. You will apply the theoretical underpinnings of coaching and have access to hands-on experiences across various community settings. Furthermore, you will learn about sport development principles and how they align with community work by addressing societal and contemporary issues.
This course will allow you to understand the work of Football Foundations across primary school and alternative education settings, focusing on the work that community sport plays in complimenting the national curriculum. You will learn about the contemporary information that educators within this sector require. Furthermore, the course will explore health and well-being environments, which will help you embed mental and physical attributes in your coaching practice.
This is also an opportunity for you to gain the knowledge and skills needed to negotiate different challenges in your future profession. To help build these skills, you will go on placements where you will work face-to-face and gain first-hand experience in a coaching, community, or school environment, which will enhance your future employability and personal network.
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Aston Villa Foundation
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One of the fastest growing subjects in the country, the number of sports science graduates went from under 3,000 in 2003 to over 10,000 in 2013. Numbers have fallen slightly since 2015, but we still have over 9,000 graduates in the subject. However, the good news is the country's appetite for good health and fitness - and the adaptability of graduates in the subject - means that sports science grads are less likely than average to be out of work. Sports science graduates, not surprisingly, tend to get jobs in sport, fitness and health - coaching and teaching especially - but they're found all over the economy. Management and business are also popular options for graduates from this subject — and sports science graduates are particularly found where drive, determination and physical fitness are an advantage.
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Sports coaching
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£15k
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