Sports Coaching and Physical Education with Foundation Year - BSc (Hons)
Bachelor's degree
In Birmingham
Description
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Type
Bachelor's degree
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Location
Birmingham
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Duration
3 Years
You will study very broad subjects in your foundation year, which is designed to prepare you for a range of courses, not just one particular BSc degree. Gain a thorough understanding of physical education in schools and wider communities with our Sports Coaching and Physical Education with a Foundation Year course. We'll develop your teaching, learning and leadership skills, enabling you to become a highly employable expert on sports coaching and physical education.
This course encompasses the contemporary place and role of school-based physical education, activity, and health and sport. Physical education continues to be an important part of Government agendas, so with this in mind, you'll learn relevant and up-to-date techniques and information.
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About this course
OpportUNIty: Student Jobs on Campus ensures that our students are given a first opportunity to fill many part-time temporary positions within the University. This allows you to work while you study with us, fitting the job around your course commitments. By taking part in the scheme, you will gain valuable experiences and employability skills, enhancing your prospects in the job market.
Five subjects at grade C/4 or above
Must include Mathematics, English language and Double Science
Level 2 equivalent qualifications (e.g. Functional Skills) are not accepted
Must have been achieved at the point of enrolment
Preference is given to applicants who have obtained these grades on application
Why Choose Us?
You'll gain vital, first-hand experience of physical education by undertaking placements, typically in schools, where you can build up your knowledge and enhance your attributes.
You'll receive talks from guest lecturers who work within the sector and can provide relevant, up-to-date advice.
The course is mapped to the national curriculum of physical education, ensuring that what you learn mirrors what the sector needs.
If you’re interested in physical education at primary school level, you can learn the exercises and information that children of that age require.
There will be a host of practical-based teamwork and activities, ensuring you learn by doing.
You’ll be based in a new, state-of-the-art facility, with up-to-date, cutting-edge resources and equipment.
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Subjects
- Physical Education
- Coaching
- Academic
- Equality
- Diversity
- Inclusivity
- Interpersonal
- Professional
- Behaviours
- Creative
Course programme
In order to complete this course a student must successfully complete all the following CORE modules (totalling 120 credits).
- Academic Skills for Success
- Equality, Diversity and Inclusivity
- Interpersonal Skills and Professional Behaviours
- Negotiated Studies
- Introduction to Human Biology
- Foundations of Sport and Physical Activity
In order to complete this course a student must successfully complete all the following CORE modules (totalling 120 credits):
- The Coaching Process
- Principles of Performance Analysis
- Introduction to Physical Education and School Sport
- Children’s Development: Physical, Emotional, Health, and Wellbeing
- Professional Skills and Evidence Based Practice20 credits
- Sport and Exercise Physiology and Principles of Training20 credits
In order to complete this course a student must successfully complete all the following CORE modules (totalling 120 credits):
- Sports Coaching and Physical Education: Professional Practice
- Contemporary Issues in Sports Coaching and Physical Education
- Sport, Physical Activity, and Health in Practice
- Applied Pedagogy in Sports Coaching and Physical Education20 credits
- Planning and Conducting Research
In order to complete this course a student must successfully complete all the following CORE modules (totalling 120 credits):
- Sports Coaching and Physical Education: Professional Practice
- High Performance Sports Coaching
- Independent Research Project
- Psychological Perspectives of Athletic Development
Additional information
Duration - 1 year foundation followed by 3 year degree
Fees - £9,250 per year
International students
Award: BSc (Hons) Starting: Sep 2021
Mode - Full Time
Duration - 1 year foundation followed by 3 year degree
Fees - £13,200 per year
Sports Coaching and Physical Education with Foundation Year - BSc (Hons)