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Sports Coaching &
Physical Education
Foundation Degree (FdA)
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The sports, recreation, education
and leisure industry has shown
continued and rapid growth over
recent years and as such is an ideal
career destination for students.
Within the private sector there has
been an increase in the number
of fitness centres and within the
public sector a host of government
initiatives emphasising the
importance of physical education.
The College has excellent facilities
for sport and recreation including
a brand new four-court sports hall
in the new £7.5 million Centre
for Creative Arts and Sport. Plus a
gym, fitness centre, access to golf
courses, football pitches and many
other sporting-related facilities.
The sports department has close
links with several high-level sports
clubs and organisations.
Sports Coaching &
Physical Education
UCAS Code XC16
(Validated by Manchester
Metropolitan University)
Attendance
2 years full-time or 3-4 years
part-time
Entry Guidelines
Students need to have 3 GCSEs
at grade C or above, including
Maths and English, plus a
minimum of 120 UCAS points
from any of the following
programmes:
* BTEC Extended Diploma/
Certificate/Award
* A/S – A Levels
* AVCE
Alternatively, an NVQ Level 3
or equivalent or a Pass in an
appropriate kite-marked Access
to Higher Education course.
Where possible an academic
or vocational reference will be
required to ensure suitability
for this level of programme.
Students who do not meet the
above admissions requirements
will be considered for entry if
they can demonstrate that they
have the relevant vocational
experience, motivation and
personal qualities appropriate for
Foundation Degree level work.
Content
The majority of the
programme will be delivered
at the College’s Hartford site,
with some elements delivered
at Manchester Metropolitan
University. The units below are
subject to change.
Level 4 Units (120 credits):
* Introduction to
Coaching Practice
* Foundations of Sport
& Performance
* Developing Professional &
Academic Practice
* PE and the National Curriculum
L
evel 5 Units (120 credits):
* Coaching Pedagogy
* Research Skills and the
Working Environment
* Delivery Methods in PE
* Coaching &
Performance Analysis
You will have full use of the
Sports Science laboratory at
the Hartford site and some
lab sessions will be held at
Manchester Metropolitan
University.
Assessment
This programme will be assessed
by a combination of methods
e.g. essays, poster displays,
reflective activities, projects,
presentations, laboratory
reports, group assessments
and case studies. There are two
assessments per unit.
Prospects
Students will have the
opportunity to apply to
progress on to the second
or final year of an Honours
Degree in a related area at
any university.
Students can apply to progress
to the part-time or fulltime route of the BA (Hons)
Coaching Studies or the BA
(Hons) Coaching and Sport
Development at Manchester
Metropolitan University as
a top-up to Honours Degree
from this Foundation Degree.
Applications will be considered
based on performance on
Foundation Degree.
Students can also progress
into employment in the sports
coaching industry and pursue
careers such as school sport
coach, multi-schools coach, PE
technician and related fitness
industry jobs (with additional
vocational qualifications).
SPORT COACHING & PHYSICAL EDUCATION
SPORT COACHING & PHYSICAL EDUCATION
This programme is designed for
people who are, or would like to be
involved with coaching, physical
education or fitness. The course
develops a sound understanding
of the major areas of knowledge
needed to work in these industries
and includes skills required
for effective communication,
self-development and career
progression. Learning takes place
in the workplace and at College,
with access to specialist coaching
and laboratory facilities.
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