Sport and Fitness Coaching - Foundation degree (FdSc) Higher Education

Sport and Fitness Coaching Foundation degree (FdSc) Location Start Date Day Time Fees Duration Rugby Sep-2016 Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu and Fri TBA see below 2Year(s) What will I study?

This new course is designed to provide the underpinning knowledge for a career in coaching within the sport and fitness industry. Sports coaching and training is an integral part of ensuring people enjoy physical activity and sport to maintain a healthy and active lifestyle.Having the skills to lead and train individuals is the key starting point to ensuring people stay fit and healthy and use physical activity as a vehicle to maintain excellent health and well-being.Therefore having a thorough understanding of how to train and coach individuals in an ever-changing environment is the key to success for any sport and fitness coach.

During the first year of the course you will study the key principles surrounding sports coaching, fitness, health and the human body. You will gain scientific and practical understanding of anatomy and physiology, fitness testing and psychology.Within the first year of study you will also undertake an 'Academic Study Skills and Entrepreneurial Thinking' unit, which will develop your academic and research skills.

In the second year you will examine how the coaching can be practised in an exciting and innovative way and you will look at how to lead sessions for a diverse range of individuals. You will also examine ways to analyse sports performance, as well as examining current issues that impact upon the sport and fitness industry.In year two you will also undertake a work-based project, which will allow you to apply key theory you have learned throughout the course. This then gives you the opportunity to advance your research skills, as well as key transferable and entrepreneurial skills.

This course is two years in duration and will enable you to progress into the work-place with a high degree of competency and confidence. However, you may also be able to ‘top-up’ to a full degree by completing the final year of the BSc Sports Performance and Coaching course.

NB: This course is subject to approval, so some course/ module detail may change

What modules are covered?

The following provides an indication of the modules to be studied:

Year 1
• Principles of Sports Coaching & Training
• Anatomy and Physiology
• Fitness Testing for Performance
• Health, Well-being & Nutrition
• Sport & Exercise Psychology
• Academic Study Skills and Entrepreneurial Thinking

Year 2
• Applied Sports Coaching
• Performance Analysis
• Research Design & Analysis
• Current Issues in Sport
• Work-based Project

What qualifications will I get?

FdSc in Sports & Fitness Coaching

How will I be assessed?

Each module will have its own specific assessment profile with most modules being assessed by 100% coursework. A small number of modules will be assessed by 50% coursework and 50% examination.

Coursework assessment is varied but typically will include case studies, reports, presentations, practicals etc., to allow you to develop a range of skills related to the subject area and to help build both subject and self-confidence.

What is the entry process?

Applications should be made through UCAS, using the institution code for Warwickshire College - W25 and course code C610.

If you are interested in joining the college in September 2016, we would welcome you to one of our Open Events or ‘Talk and Tour’ days where you will be able to take away lots of useful information about studying at Warwickshire College and of course get a 'feel' for what it might be like to be a student here.

What are the entry requirements?

Minimum qualifications: Full level 3

Normally, applicants will be expected to have Grade C at GCSE Maths and English and at and least 180 UCAS points; including a relevant 'science' subject. More information on the UCAS Tariff can be found here.

Applications from students with appropriate experience are also welcomed. Accreditation of Prior Learning will be considered. 

For all admissions enquiries, please the Student Recruitment Team on 0300 45 600 49, or email he@warkscol.ac.uk

What else do I need to know?

Place of study- Rugby College
Rugby College has excellent sports facilities; the campus houses a commercial gym facility and sports hall, plus astroturf.

Tuition fees
Please see Warwickshire College HE Fees and support information on our website, or contact us for further information.

Different fees apply to international students and international students can find out more about fees here: https://www.warwickshire.ac.uk/international/fees.aspx 

Warwickshire College Group offer various scholarships and bursaries, please see our website for further information. Most students will pay nothing upfront for their course. For information on government loans and grants available for HE study, please visit the Student Finance England website: Student Finance England
Please note that applicants who already hold higher education qualifications may not be eligible for support and should enquire for further details.

Individual Needs
Warwickshire College welcomes all students and will always aim to make reasonable adjustments to meet any specific needs or difficulties. In exceptional circumstances, the learning outcomes of some courses may mean that such adjustments are not possible and the college cannot guarantee that every requirement can be supported. Failure to disclose specific needs or difficulties to the College at an early stage in your application may delay the College in its ability to make reasonable adjustments or may prevent them altogether. Please discuss your individual circumstances with the admissions tutor as early as possible.

What can I do after this course?

A degree specialising in Sports Coaching will prepare you for a variety of job opportunities such as Sports and Fitness Coach in the public or private sector.There are also numerous job opportunities in coaching within the fast growing sport and fitness industry.

Successful FdSc graduates can progress to BSc (Hons) Sports Coaching & Performance top-up degree at Warwickshire College. This degree will be achievable through one more year of full-time study.

Got a question about this course?
Telephone: 0300 45 600 49
Email: courses@warkscol.ac.uk

Got a question about this course?

Call: 0300 45 600 49 or email us now

We make every effort to ensure that these course details are accurate. Warwickshire College reserves the right to make alterations. Fees may be indicative at the time of publishing.

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