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FdSc Sports Coaching and Performance

A Level

In Llanelli ()

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Description

  • Type

    A Level

UCAS Code: C22 Course Code: C611 - Foundation Degree (2 Yrs F/T or 4 Yrs P/T) This is a higher education course focussing on Sport Coaching and Performance. The course can be undertaken either full time or part time. Successful completion results in a Foundation Degree.

About this course

UCAS tariff: Overall points 140. Equivalent qualifications are also acceptable. Mature applicants may be considered without formal qualifications at the discretion of the curriculum area. The University of Wales Trinity Saint David welcomes applications on the basis of prior learning, further details can be found here

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Subjects

  • IT
  • Coaching
  • Performance
  • IT Development
  • Full Time
  • Part Time

Course programme

  • Local access to a University Sports Degree
  • The course was written in conjunction with local employers and the University of Wales Trinity Saint David. It is current, academically rigorous and meets the needs of the local job market
  • The course focus is on coaching and its associated disciplines, fitness testing and programme design, psychology, anatomy and physiology
  • A research methods and study skills module is also offered to support students and aid integration into higher level study
  • Along side this students are prepared for work in the industry with sports modules centred on actual industrial experience
  • The course utilises the strong community links the department has established, to place students in local Primary and Secondary Schools, Carmarthenshire County Council Sports Development Unit, NGB Development Officers, Swansea City FC, Scarlets, and CSG Sports Academy to gain practical work experience
  • A Foundation Degree consists of 12 x 20 credit modules. This would take two years to complete full time. The course can be accessed either full or part time
  • Students on completion can apply for the Level 6 (1 Year) BSc (Hons) Sports Coaching & Performance

Careers directly related to Sport and Physical Education including Fitness Centre Manager, Leisure Services Manager, Sports Administrator, Sports Coach/Instructor, Sports Development Officer, Sports Analyst, Strength and Conditioning Coach and PE Teacher or Lecturer.

Other careers where the study of sport would be useful could include the Emergency Services and Armed Services, and Sales and Youth work.

On completion of the Foundation Degree students can apply for the BSc (Hons) Degree in Sports, Coaching and Performance Top-Up Year.

Additional information

Modules will be assessed via a combination of assignments, case studies, log books and practical skill assessments.

More theoretical modules will be assessed through a combination of formal examinations, assignments, case studies and project work.

FdSc Sports Coaching and Performance

Price on request