Foundation Degree in Sports Coaching and Development (Full and Part-time)

Foundation Degree in Sports Coaching and Development (Full and Part-time)
Course Level
Level 5

Course Description
Subject to Validation by the University of Bradford.
If you want to work with those who excel in sport then this course offers you that challenge! There is a great future in the health and fitness industry as local and national government recognize the value of exercise in combating poor health. Craven College's Foundation Degree in Sports Development and Coaching has been developed in partnership with the University of Bradford. This is obviously an added attraction both for you and employers. It is important that those who work in Sports Development lead by example and so improving your personal fitness, skill levels and coaching ability is a must on this course.
You can study for industry-relevant coaching qualifications alongside your Foundation Degree and you will have the chance to work with local schools, leisure centres and sports clubs to give you range of coaching opportunities.

Awarding Body
Course Content
Modules will be drawn from:
Skill Acquisition within Sport
Performance Analysis
Work-based Learning - The Coaching Profession
Introduction to Anatomy and Physiology
Psychology within the Coaching Process
Coaching Physical Performance
Coaching Practice
Managing the Coaching Process
Work-based Learning - Coaching Placement in the Local Community
Community Sports Development and Coaching
Practical Sport and Recreation Leadership
Nutrition for Sports Performance
Participation and Challenge in Games Across the Inclusion Spectrum
Club and Community Development
Issues in Sport Development
Work-based learning, negotiated project/s
Personal and Professional Development

Additional Qualifications n/a

Career Progression
BSc (Hons) Degree at the University of Bradford
Career in Sports Coaching
PE
Sports Development

Campus Work Experience
Work related learning is an important part of this course. You will negotiate work experience or a placement with your tutor.

Assessment
n/a

Attendance Course Length and Study Pattern
n/a