Foundation Degree (FdA)
Sports Development & Coaching
Huish Business School offers a Foundation Degree (FdA) in Sports Development and Coaching in
partnership with University College Plymouth St Mark & St John (UCP Marjon).
Why study for this foundation degree?
Sports development and coaching employers have helped to plan and design this degree so you
can be sure that the knowledge, skills and understanding that successful students will develop
on the course are relevant both to topping up to a full degree and also to entering this exciting
industry.
Huish has an outstanding academic and sporting reputation and there are opportunities for
students to be involved in the sporting programme both as a player [if you meet the age criteria]
and possibly as a coach or official.
The course has already developed a very positive reputation with students and with local sports
development and coaching organisations and offers clear benefits to those who choose to take
their degree locally:
• As the timetable is delivered over 3 days you will be able to work during the rest of the week
• The course develops skills that are effectively transferable into both employment and further
study
• Excellent study support is offered to all students to help maximise your performance on the
course
What will I study?
The programme has been designed to give you what you need to be an effective employee in this
wide ranging industry. This may be for example as a sports coach or in a more administrative role as
an event manager or sports development officer.
The 2 year course consists of 12 modules.
Year 1
• Foundations in Sports Development
• Applied Health, Fitness and Nutrition
• Academic, Personal and Professional
Development Planning
• Foundations of Coaching and Instructing
• The Organisation and Structure of Sport
• An Introduction to Performance Analysis
Year 2
• Sports and Leisure Policy
• Practical Sports Development
• Critical Investigations in Sport
• Placement Learning
• Managing Events
• Coaching Theory and Practice
How will the course be delivered?
The FdA in Sports Development and Coaching is a full-time course. It is delivered on 3 days per week
over 2 years.
How will I be assessed?
The programme includes academic, practical and work based learning experiences, and there are
a wide range of assessment methods. You will have written assessments such as essays and formal
reports, and several oral and practical assessments. During the course you will have both individual
and group assessments.
What entry requirements do I need?
The standard entry requirement is 160 UCAS points. Entry requirements are flexible to allow
experience in a related field to be considered.
How do I apply?
All applications are through UCAS to UCP, Marjon. Key information that you will need are: Institution
Code – Marjon P63, Campus Code – T, and Course Code – CX63
Once the application has been received you will be invited to an Open Day at the Huish campus.
What can I progress onto?
Employment – there are a huge range of job opportunities in Sports Development and Coaching,
for example Community Coach, Football Development Officer, Fitness Instructor or Event Manager.
Continuing Education – you can top up to a full Bachelor of Arts degree and then progress on to a
Masters Degree or PGCE.
What else does the course offer?
• During the course you will have numerous opportunities to do ‘real life’ projects such as
coaching courses, managing events and coaching in local schools.
• In year 2 you will do a full work placement which has led to offers of employment for former
students – previous placement providers include King’s College, Somerset FA and East Devon
Tennis Centre.
What does it cost?
For September 2012 entry, the fees are £7800* per annum. Fees for international students are
available on request. You may be able to apply for a bursary to subsidise your studies.
* Subject to confirmation.
Further information?
If you have any questions or for an informal discussion about the course, please contact the course manager – John Palmer
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