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Foundation Degree in Science - FdSc
Sport Development and Coaching
Liverpool John Moores University
Entry requirements
Here's what you will need to get a place on the Sport Development and Coaching course at Liverpool John Moores University.
Select a qualification to see required grades
A level
C,C,D
You may also need to
Attend an interview
Tuition fees
| Location | Fees |
|---|---|
| England | £8,200 per year |
| Scotland | £8,200 per year |
| Wales | £8,200 per year |
| Northern Ireland | £8,200 per year |
| Channel Islands | £8,200 per year |
| Republic of Ireland | £8,200 per year |
Course summary
What this course is about
UCAS code: SDC1
Here's what Liverpool John Moores University says about its Sport Development and Coaching course.
Why study Sport Development and Coaching at Liverpool John Moores University?
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Delivered by Everton Football College at Everton Blue Mile Campus and accredited by Liverpool John Moores University
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Study a range of modules, covering the disciplines of sport coaching, sport development, research and introductory sport business
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Features a mixture of practical and theory elements, enabling you to develop the knowledge and skills needed to become informed practitioners and coaches
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Gain experience with a range of providers in the UK and abroad. This includes Everton in the Community, local school schemes, Everything is Possible, local authorities and football in the community schemes
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The course is taught at Everton Football College, Blue Mile Campus
About your course The programme provides a perfect platform to enhance your coaching experience and develop knowledge of current sport development initiatives. This is through a mix of academic study and practical learning experiences in partnership with Everton Football Club.
The club's motto of Nil Satis Nisi Optimium 'Nothing but the best is good enough' has shaped the course and Everton Football College's approach to your education.
You will have the opportunity to enhance your coaching skills through a range of Everton in the Community programmes, along with chances to bring learning to life with access to Premier League opportunities.
On successful completion of the Foundation Degree, there is the option to progress onto the BSc (Hons) Sport Coaching and Development top-up at Everton Football College.
Your course fees include your Everton Football Club sport kit for work experience and the opportunity to access and apply for funding for a range of additional coaching courses to enhance your employability.
Source: Liverpool John Moores University
Course details
Qualification
Foundation Degree in Science - FdSc
Department
School of Sport and Exercise Sciences
Location
Everton Football College | Liverpool
Duration
2 Years
Study mode
Full-time
Subjects
• Sports coaching
• Sports development
Start date
September 2026
Application deadline
14 January 2026
The modules you will study
Please visit the Liverpool John Moores University website for detailed module information.
How you will be assessed
Assessment varies depending on the modules you choose, but will usually include a combination of exams and coursework.
To ensure you develop both practically as a coach and practitioner, you will be typically assessed through a range of methods including:
- Practical and work experience
- Portfolio evidence
- Presentations
- Reports
- Exam and essay work
Liverpool John Moores University student reviews
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History
Limited financial support, but that’s pretty common for university. Accommodation costs have skyrocketed in recent years, so much so that I’m having to move out of my current accommodation at the end of my tenancy, because I can no longer afford it. I’m in a lot of student debt for a course I’ve not...
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Next to none. Extremely limited support from only a few members of staff. Not a good choice of university for students with complex or long-term conditions/disabilities.
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2nd year
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Non inclusive and extremely unsupportive (save for a couple of members of staff).
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Not a good experience of uni. Extremely unsupportive and not inclusive.
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1st year student
The student union allows any student with any problem to gain support, and to help improve upon the university if thereu2019s any issues. They advertise themselves well, and plan so many activities and celebrations to celebrate all cultures and students, no matter their differences.
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The uni life at this university is very full and vibrant. The general city is bursting with student activities, whether it be the night life and clubs, or the day life with cafes and general food spots. Then thereu2019s the university based uni life. Almaty every couple of days there is a celebratio...
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National Student Survey (NSS) scores at Liverpool John Moores University
The NSS is an annual survey where final-year students are asked to rate different aspects of their course and university experience.
Here you can see ratings from Liverpool John Moores University students who took the Sport Development and Coaching course - or another course in the same subject area.
Select an option to see a detailed breakdown
Teaching on my course
89%
med
Teaching on my course
89%
med
How often does your course challenge you to achieve your best work?
90%
med
How good are teaching staff at explaining things?
96%
med
How often do teaching staff make the subject engaging?
86%
med
How often is the course intellectually stimulating?
84%
med
Learning opportunities
86%
med
Learning opportunities
86%
med
To what extent have you had the chance to bring together information and ideas from different topics?
82%
med
How well does your course introduce subjects and skills in a way that builds on what you have already learned?
92%
med
How well has your course developed your knowledge and skills that you think you will need for your future?
88%
med
To what extent have you had the chance to explore ideas and concepts in depth?
84%
med
To what extent does your course have the right balance of directed and independent study?
85%
med
Assessment and feedback
85%
med
Assessment and feedback
85%
med
How well have assessments allowed you to demonstrate what you have learned?
89%
med
How fair has the marking and assessment been on your course?
82%
low
How often does feedback help you to improve your work?
84%
med
How often have you received assessment feedback on time?
91%
med
How clear were the marking criteria used to assess your work?
81%
med
Academic support
92%
med
Academic support
92%
med
How easy was it to contact teaching staff when you needed to?
92%
med
How well have teaching staff supported your learning?
92%
med
Organisation and management
85%
med
Organisation and management
85%
med
How well were any changes to teaching on your course communicated?
84%
med
How well organised is your course?
85%
med
Learning resources
92%
med
Learning resources
92%
med
How well have the IT resources and facilities supported your learning?
90%
med
How well have the library resources (e.g., books, online services and learning spaces) supported your learning?
93%
high
How easy is it to access subject specific resources (e.g., equipment, facilities, software) when you need them?
92%
med
Student voice
81%
med
Student voice
81%
med
How clear is it that students' feedback on the course is acted on?
72%
med
To what extent do you get the right opportunities to give feedback on your course?
86%
med
To what extent are students' opinions about the course valued by staff?
83%
med
How well does the students' union (association or guild) represent students' academic interests?
82%
med
Other NSS questions
Other NSS questions
During your studies, how free did you feel to express your ideas, opinions, and beliefs?
88%
low
How well communicated was information about your university/college's mental wellbeing support services?
87%
med
Student information
The Sport Development and Coaching course at Liverpool John Moores University features content from more than one subject area. Choose an option below to find out about the students taking courses in each of those subject areas at this uni.
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| Subject | Grade | |||||
| Physical Education | D | |||||
| Geography | D | |||||
| History | C | |||||
| Psychology | E | |||||
| Biology | E | |||||
| Most popular A-levels studied | ||||||
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| Subject | Grade | |||||
| Physical Education | C | |||||
| Business Studies | B | |||||
| Psychology | B | |||||
| Biology | E | |||||
| History | C | |||||
Graduate prospects
What graduates do next
We have no information about graduates who took Sport Development and Coaching at Liverpool John Moores University.
Earnings after graduation
Earnings from Liverpool John Moores University graduates who took Sport Development and Coaching - or another course in the same subject area.
Earnings
£20.1k
First year after graduation
£24.5k
Third year after graduation
£28.1k
Fifth year after graduation
Shown here are the median earnings of graduates at one, three and five years after they completed a course related to Sport Development and Coaching.
Note: this data only looks at employees (and not those who are self-employed or also studying) and covers a broad sample of graduates and the various paths they've taken, which might not always be a direct result of their degree
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