Sports Coaching and Exercise Instruction - Foundation Degree (Subject to Validation)

This vocationally-based qualification provides students with an innovative introduction to the world of sports coaching and exercise promotion within the community. Delivered by a dedicated team of subject specialists, all with practical experience of coaching within the sport and leisure industries, the programme will equip you with the skills, knowledge and understanding to embark on a rewarding career within the field. The course has been structured to offer a wide variety of learning experiences in order to increase the breadth of opportunity available to you upon graduation

Modules of study include:

Year 1 - Level 4 (Full Time)

Introduction to Anatomy & Physiology- 20 credits
Introduction to Coaching: Principles & Practices- 20 credits
Strategic Developments in Sport, Exercise & Physical - 20 credits
Promoting Lifelong - 20 credits
Health Related Exercise - Children & Pedagogy - 20 credits
Planning and Instructing Gym Based Exercise - 20 credits

Year 2 - Level 5 (Full Time)

Sports Nutrition and Performance- 20 credits
Coaching Psychology: Theory & Practice- 20 credits
Entrepreneurship and Social Enterprise in Sport - 20 credits
Work Based/Placement Learning - 20 credits
Applied Physiology of Sport Performance- 20 credits
Advanced Training Principles for Personal Trainers - 20 credits