Full Time Foundation Degree in Sports Coaching and Performance

Foundation degree

In Neath and Margam

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Description

  • Duration

    2 Years

This new and exciting course is aimed at those who wish to further their career prospects and gain qualifications in the sports coaching and performance areas. It is based around CORE modules which are closely related to work-based experience and relevant work qualifications. Modules. Anatomy and Physiology 20 credits. Measurement and Evaluation 20 credits. Nutrition of Sport 20 credits. Coaching.

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Location

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Margam (Neath Port Talbot)
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Port Talbot, SA13 2AL

Start date

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Neath (Neath Port Talbot)
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Llandarcy Park, Llandarcy, SA10 6JD

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On request

About this course

Learners should have a minimum entry age of 18 years and possess one of the following:
1 A level
2 AS levels
Equivalent level qualification
Mature learners over 21 years old with NO formal qualifications but with commitment to sport may also be eligible subject to interview.

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Foundation Degree in Sports Coaching and Performance

Course Description
This new and exciting course is aimed at those who wish to further their career prospects and gain qualifications in the sports coaching and performance areas. It is based around CORE modules which are closely related to work-based experience and relevant work qualifications.
Modules
Anatomy and Physiology 20 credits
Measurement and Evaluation 20 credits
Nutrition of Sport 20 credits
Coaching Principles 20 credits
Sports Development 20 credits
Sport Psychology 30 credits
Physiology of Exercise 20 credits
Biomechanics of Sport 10 credits
Work-Based Modules 60 credits

Career Prospects
The course aims to provide a platform for vocational and academic development in sport, with potential to career progression within coaching or onto further study. At the end of the course the learner may wish to leave with a Foundation Degree. There are, however, further options that might be considered:
After completion of a bridging module, progress to the third year of a degree in sports studies/science at the University of Glamorgan
Progress to an alternative sports studies/science degree course
NPTC has a well-established reputation for delivering high quality Higher Education courses. The course will be based at Llandarcy Park Academy and the Neath Campus. The Llandarcy Campus, a purpose-built centre for sporting excellence, is easily accessible via Junction 43 from the M4 motorway.

Study Mode
Full-time

Campus
Neath/Llandarcy

Course Length
2 years. You will be expected to complete between 180 200 hours work-based activity.

Course Time
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Partnership
University of Glamorgan

Assesment
Learners will be assessed through written assignments, examination and work-based evaluation. The work-based module prepares the learner for potential employment on completion of the course.

Full Time Foundation Degree in Sports Coaching and Performance

Price on request