BA (Hons) Sports Coaching Practice
University of Central Lancashire
Course detail:
UCLan’s BA (Hons) Sports Coaching programme provides an opportunity for students to develop their academic knowledge, skills and understanding of the coaching process in a range of applied contexts that includes community, grassroots, elite, international and disability sport. The programme is underpinned by ensuring graduates develop generic employability skills through the delivery, assessment and work experience opportunities provided throughout the programme. Students can specialise in specific areas of interest that include match analysis, strength and conditioning, sports psychology and sport and international development. In year 2 students can choose the Sports Coach UK endorsed route; Sports Coaching Practice, which allows students to develop their practical coaching skills by engaging in 150 hours of coaching practice. All students are provided with the opportunity to gain national governing body awards and Sports Coach UK minimum operating standard qualifications.
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BSc Sports Coaching and Performance
University of Hull
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The University of Hull’s BSc Sports Coaching and Performance programme is of particular interest to those wishing to enter applied sports settings, whether it be working with children, adolescents or adults. The course addresses issues such as the pedagogical, psychological and sociological aspects of coaching behaviour, the role of performance analysis in coaching practice, the application of training theory principles to sport, and how coaches can assist with the implementation and attainment of social policy outcomes. In addition to the taught element of the course, students undertake a formal work experience module, are provided with the opportunity to gain coaching qualifications, and participate in voluntary coaching activities.
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Foundation Degree Football Coaching & Performance
University of Glamorgan
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This course is a fantastic opportunity if you want to work as a coach or sports development officer in the football industry. Focusing on the importance of attaining excellence in coaching, the course provides a thorough grounding in the key areas of sports science related to coaching. The two-year Foundation Degree in Football Coaching and Performance is a partnership between the University of Glamorgan, Cardiff City Football Club and the Football Association Wales (FAW) Trust.
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Foundation Degree Rugby Football Coaching & Performance
University of Glamorgan
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The two-year Foundation Degree in Rugby Coaching and Performance has been developed in consultation with key partners, including the Welsh Rugby Union, the Cardiff Blues and the Newport Gwent Dragons. The course offers a unique opportunity to study for academic qualifications while ensuring greater employability by completing the Welsh Rugby Union UKCC coaching qualifications (Tag, Rugby Ready, Level 1 and Level 2), which are embedded within the course.
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BSc Sports Coaching & Performance (top-up)
University of Glamorgan
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The Sports Coaching and Performance degree provides the opportunity for students that have completed a Foundation Degree, preferably in Sports Coaching, to progress to the final year of a BSc (Hons) Sports Coaching and Performance degree. The course reflects current developments in sports coaching and recognises the need for a professional workforce to work with young children, youths and adults.
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BA (Hons) Coach and Physical Education
University College Plymouth, St Mark and St John
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The Coach and Physical Education programme harmonises the disciplines of sports coaching, physical education teaching and sports development, while preparing graduates to drive both coach and physical education developments forward both as a profession and an academic discipline. The aims of the Coach and Physical Education degree are to acquire the knowledge, understanding and practical experience of the concepts, theories and principles of coach education, sports coaching, teaching physical education and sports development/leadership.
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BA (Hons) Coaching Development
Liverpool John Moore’s University
Course detail:
A key feature of Coaching Development programme at LJMU is the clear understanding the teaching team have on graduate employability. As part of our Centre for Excellence in Teaching and Learning (CETL) work, we have a clear understanding of the needs and expectations of the external working environment. On completing this course the students will be able to demonstrate an understanding of the discourse surrounding Sports Coaching Development. They will have a critical appreciation of the coaching process in a variety of settings. There will be an opportunity to develop professional skills in their own coaching environment and pursue their own continuing professional development. There will be a focus of professional reflective practice in both an academic and coaching context.
