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Physical Education and Sports Coaching (HTQ)

University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College

UCAS Code: C6T9 | Foundation Degree - FD

Entry requirements


A level

D,D

2xD grades one of which to be in a relevant subject.

Access to HE Diploma

M:24

A typical offer would be based on students achieving their Access to HE Diploma with 60 credits, 24 of which are to be at Merit in a relevant subject.

GCSE/National 4/National 5

Maths Grade C or above (grade 4 for those sitting their GCSE from 2017 onwards) desirable. Functional Skills Level 2 and the Certificate in Adult Numeracy are accepted in place of GCSEs.

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)

MP

In a relevant subject.

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)

MPP

In a relevant subject.

In a relevant subject.

UCAS Tariff

48

Typical offer: 48 UCAS tariff points from two A-levels (or equivalent qualifications), one of which must be in a relevant subject.

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About this course


Course option

2years

Full-time | 2024

Subjects

Sports coaching

Sport and exercise sciences

Be a good sport and develop your coaching skills with this motivating degree. You will be introduced to a whole host of benefits that complement your studies, including access to elite performance data.

Do you aspire to become a sports coach (whether it be a community coach or elite sports coach) or aspire to become an inspirational role model within a physical education setting? This two-year, HTQ-approved foundation degree will provide you with the platform to develop transferable skills, applicable to multiple sporting settings that ensure you are employment ready.

Throughout the first year of the programme, you will explore topics such as sports sociology, analysis, sports psychology and physical education (National Curriculum Physical Education). The second year of the programme will see you develop your coaching ability as you learn more about practical leadership,
management, professional coaching principles and practice.

You will benefit from our excellent club and school links which help you to gain real coaching experience and insight into the sector. Our exclusive partnership with STATS perform will also give you access to elite performance data.

Modules

Modules may include:

Year 1 (Level 4)

Sports Analysis (20 credits)
Sociology of Sport and P.E. (20 credits)
Psychology of Sport and Physical Education (20 credits)
Professional Development (20 credits)
Coaching Practice (20 credits)
Outdoor Education (20 credits)

Year 2 (Level 5)

Work-related Learning (20 credits)
Independent Study (20 credits)
Leadership and Management (20 credits)
Professional Practice (20 credits)
Pedagogical Principles of Coaching (20 credits)
Planning for Optimal Performance (20 credits)

Assessment methods

The assessment strategy consists of 50% coursework, 20% practical delivery and 30% presentations. Other assessment methods will be used throughout the course and will aim to develop your verbal and written communication skills, which are essential for future employment. These may include individual projects, academic posters, verbal exams, essays or academic reports.

Tuition fees

Select where you currently live to see what you'll pay:

England
£8,945
per year
Northern Ireland
£8,945
per year
Scotland
£8,945
per year
Wales
£8,945
per year

The Uni


Course location:

University Centre

Department:

University Centre

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