Foundation Degree
Seeks to develop innovative and knowledgeable coaches who are able to excel in a wide range of environments.
Aiming to produce coaches who embrace a life-long learning philosophy, this course encourages you to use your passion for your profession not only to teach, but holistically develop athletes of all abilities.
Our degree will help you develop a strong evidence-based approach to coaching built upon scientific principles and technical understanding. An appreciation of coaching approaches and learning styles will be developed to maximise the impact and effectiveness of coaching practice.
If you are motivated by the challenge of working with adults and children and have a passion for helping others to enjoy and improve their sporting abilities, then this course could be for you.
Work experience is central to this programme and in both years, students will spend a considerable period of their time in a coaching setting working with the local sporting community. We have close links with local sports clubs and partners that will provide you with excellent opportunities to be involved in high quality sport and sports coaching, working alongside professionals in their field.
Some of our modules
- Anatomy and Physiology of Sport and Exercise
- Coaching Principles of Sport and Exercise Practice
- Performance Analysis
- Strength and Conditioning
- Adapted Physical Activity
- Coaching Practitioner Skills
Benefits
Students successfully completing this foundation degree will be able to top up to level 3 of the BSc (Hons) Sports Coaching
Career paths
- community sports coach
- local authority sports development units
- national governing bodies
Are there any placements for this course?
Compulsor, coaching-related, workbased learning in level one and two.
Entry requirements
- points for foundation degree: 200 using the UCAS Tariff system
- applicants will need a satisfactory enhanced CRB disclosure obtained through the University of Gloucestershire
- students with extensive vocational experience may be considered with lower points
Location?
Oxstalls
Applications
All full-time applications should be made through UCAS.
We welcome applications from students from non-traditional backgrounds and from overseas.