Foundation Degree in Sports Coaching

Foundation Degree in Sports Coaching

Course ID:
PC65047

Academy:
Sport & Public Services

Introduction:
The Foundation Degree is a new qualification, allowing greater flexibility in career development, with progression to an honours degree course for successful students gaining a merit or distinction.

Study Mode & Location:
This programme may be studied on a full-time or part-time basis. The full-time programme is studied over two years whilst the part-time programme is studied over three years. It will be held at Preston College, Fulwood Campus, St Vincent`s Road, Preston, PR2 8UR.

Course Content:
The programme is modular and aims to provide an introduction to the main areas involved in the study of sports. Modules likely to be studied include:

• Sports Coaching Practice & Process.
• Training & Fitness for Performance.
• Sport Psychology.
• Sport Organisation.
• Anatomy & Physiology.
• Working in the Sports Industry.
• Skill Acquisition.
• Performance Enhancement.
• Personal & Academic Development.
• Sports Analysis.
• Sports Development.
• Voluntary Work.
• Club & Community Development.

Assessment:
Assessment is via a combination of coursework, portfolio of work-based practice, presentations, assignments, and practical assessments.

Careers & Progression Opportunities:
Employers have been fully involved in the design of this programme and will contribute to the assessment of modules. The course opens up opportunities in a range of occupations in the growing sport, health and exercise business. Examples include coaching, personal training, fitness leader, PE teaching/lecturing and gym management. Successful students may progress to a BSc (Hons) Degree in Sports Coaching/Studies at the University of Central Lancashire and may gain entry to, and considerable exemptions from, other sport related degrees and professional qualifications.

How To Apply

Full-time Students
You will need to complete a UCAS application form. The majority of applications are now completed using `UCAS apply`, a web-based on-line application system. You will need to include the following information on your application form:

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  Institution code name:
  CLANC
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  Institution code:
  C30
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  Campus code:
  P

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Help, Advice & Further Information
If you know of someone who would like to study a course at Preston College but their first language is not English, please contact the Advice Centre on their behalf to discuss the options available.

Opening Hours:

Mon-Thur 9am-7:30pm (9am-5pm during College holidays)
Fri 9:30am-4.30pm

The information contained in this leaflet was correct at the time of production. Preston College however, reserves the right to alter or amend the details contained in this leaflet. This course will run subject to sufficient student numbers.