Sports (Development) 2012 Entry

Foundation Degree

This course aims to build the foundations of knowledge to understand and analyse the role of sport in the community.

This course considers practical approaches and strategies for developing sport in a range of community settings.

Work-based learning opportunities are central to understanding and to excelling in this career pathway. You’ll have opportunities throughout to experience exciting and varied placement opportunities, including community sports initiatives, sports development organisations, school-club partnerships, adapted sport settings and youth sport projects.

Sports development students wishing to pursue their coaching interests can make the most of further opportunities to develop their skills and qualifications through our volunteering scheme, SportsCVs, which may fund up to 70% of sports coaching awards.

Students currently working in the sports industry are also encouraged to apply and a part-time option for study is available.

Some of our modules

Sports Development Principles
Community Sports Coaching
Activity Leadership
Adapted Physical Activity
Sport and Society
Learning in the Workplace (Levels one and two)
Football and the Community

Benefits

a range of relevant work-based learning opportunities
tutoring from industry experts
students successfully completing this foundation degree will be able to ‘Top Up’ to level 3 of the BSc (Hons) Sports Development

Career Paths

local authority sports development initiatives
sports’ national governing bodies
community sports providers

Are there any placements for this course?

Significant work-placements at levels
one and two.

How will the course be assessed?

A variety of coursework assessment tasks including group work, practical activities, reflective portfolios, presentations, posters and academic writing tasks.

Entry requirements

points for foundation degree: 200 using the UCAS Tariff system
applications will be considered based on industry experience and expertise. Students with extensive vocational experience may be considered with lower points
applicants will need a satisfactory enhanced CRB disclosure and obtained through the University of Gloucestershire

Location?

Oxstalls

Applications

All full-time applications should be made through UCAS.

We welcome applications from students from non-traditional backgrounds and from overseas.

Profile: James Cross

"There’s plenty of choice if you want to get involved in any teams in your spare time - I’m Captain of the men’s hockey team and have been on trips abroad with the Snow Club."

Foundation Degree Sports Development and Coaching

I applied to the University of Gloucestershire because of the excellent reputation for students looking to move on to teaching as a career (I believe the university originated many years ago as a teacher training college).

I also liked the compact size, which allows personal attention from staff. In fact, I’ve got to know some of the lecturers quite well and find them very approachable. There’s a warm and friendly atmosphere on the campus.

The high points of my time here so far have been making friends for life and winning my BUCS hockey league (a university sports league). I’ve really enjoyed getting involved with the sports teams too. There’s plenty of choice if you want to get involved in any teams in your spare time - I’m Captain of the men’s hockey team and have been on trips abroad with the Snow Club.

I’ve found the course is very relevant and the workload manageable. I’ve taken advantage of the many coaching opportunities, which have improved my transferable skills and built up my confidence. The work placements I’ve done in schools have been very rewarding too and I think this practical experience has added to my professional development.

When I’ve completed the foundation degree I’d like to top it up to a degree and then probably apply for a Graduate Teacher Programme.

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