Sport Coaching (with Foundation Year)
University of Central Lancashire
UCAS Code: C511 | Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
University of Central Lancashire
UCAS Code: C511 | Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Entry requirements
64 points from A Levels
64 points from Access to HE Diploma
GCSE/National 4/National 5
5 GCSEs at Grade C/4 or above including Maths and English or equivalent.
64 UCAS points from Higher Level subjects
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
64 points from Scottish Highers
T Level
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About this course
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**Course Overview**
Our Sport Coaching foundation year helps you start your journey in sports coaching. This foundation year is perfect if you’re excited about a career in sports, but don’t have the qualifications for a degree. It gives you the essential skills and knowledge to move onto a degree.
The foundation year introduces you to different parts of sport, from coaching to health and fitness. This programme is for people who want to help others achieve their best through sport and fitness.
You’ll learn how sport impacts people’s health and performance, both as individuals and in groups. You’ll learn about the physical, mental, and technical parts of coaching. You will also gain the skills to lead and manage groups in community and elite sports.
The foundation year will also help you develop the academic skills you need to study at degree level. With smaller classes and lots of support, you'll be able to feel confident when you move to the full degree.
Upon successful completion of the foundation year, you’ll move onto the degree. Here, you can choose to specialise in areas like performance analysis, talent development, or health coaching. You can also choose to study abroad or complete a year in industry.
**Why study with us?**
- Our academics have real-world experience as coaches and researchers. They know the industry and can help you connect with people who can support your career.
- You can take part in coaching through placements, volunteering, and internships. This hands-on experience will help you build your skills.
- Once you have progressed onto your degree, you’ll have the chance to study abroad or complete a year in industry.
**What you'll do**
- Take part in hands-on workshops with others who share your love for sport. Complete coursework and projects together.
- Gain the knowledge and academic skills you need to progress onto our Sport Coaching degree.
- You’ll have the chance to earn coaching qualifications during your degree, to help you start your career after graduation.
**Future Careers**
Graduates in Sport Coaching find jobs in a range of sport and health-related roles. This includes:
- Head Gymnastics Coach
- Head of Coaching
- Lead Performance Analyst
- Netball Academy Coach
- Community Football Development Manager
- PE Teachers
- Academy Football Coaches
Modules
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Tuition fees
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Preston Campus
School of Health, Social Work and Sport
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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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Sport and exercise sciences
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