Foundation Degree Physical Education and Sports Coaching

Put your best foot forward as you step towards an active career. The Physical Education and Sports Coaching Foundation Degree is designed to provide you with the specialist sports knowledge and academic skills needed to succeed as a self-employed coach or coaching assistant.

This course is validated by Leeds City College.

About the course

Deepen your understanding of physical education and coaching as you gain the necessary information to support your progression. You will gain specialist skills, developing a well-rounded knowledge of the different aspects of sports coaching.

As you progress through this programme, you will examine your coaching practice while learning more about outdoor education and sports analysis. To back up your skills, you will gain knowledge of the psychology and sociology of sport, physical activity and exercise, understanding sport’s impact on society and vice versa.

You will also develop the soft skills demanded by employers in the industry. These skills include effective communication, working as part of a team, listening to others, leading and supporting others and demonstrating a positive mental outlook and work ethic.

APPLY FOR FULL TIME

Fee	£8,110 full-time for year 1 (including kit), £7,950 full- time for year 2
Location	University Centre Leeds
Start Date	September 2021
Duration	2 years full-time
Course Code	UCAS Course Code: C6T9 Institution code: L21
Study Mode	Full-time

Studying during COVID-19

We will continue to follow government guidelines to ensure the safety of all our students and staff and have put in place additional safety measures, including the way we deliver your course.

For Semester 1, we plan to deliver your course through a mixture of online and face to face tuition and we will review this as Government guidelines change in response to COVID-19 developments.

Under the present guidelines, we plan to deliver your course 33.3% online and 66.7% face to face. We will timetable, where possible, so that you come into University Centre Leeds for a whole day and you will be in a bubble with your fellow students on your course.

Face to face contact will be delivered following guidelines on social distancing and increased health and safety measures. You will be made fully aware of the current measures in place and be expected to follow the guidance issued.

What you learn

Benefits/ skills you will develop

Successful completion of the course will provide you with a 1st4Sport MultiSkills Level 2 qualification, which is an additional benefit of studying this programme.

In addition, you will develop a plethora of interpersonal, academic and employability skills as well as the subject-specific knowledge and skills required to become a successful sports coach. You will develop your leadership, communication, teamwork and analytical skills, as you become a reflective practitioner with the ability to conduct post-session evaluations of performance.

Also, you will strengthen academic skills such as presenting, referencing and research, becoming a flexible and capable individual, ready to excel in the sports coaching industry.

Assessment

Entry requirements

A typical offer is likely to consist of:

A levels: 2x D grades, one of which needs to be in a relevant subject

BTEC Level 3 Diploma or Extended Diploma: MP, MPP grade in relevant subjects

Access to HE Diploma: Overall pass with 60 credits, with 24 credits to be at a Merit grade in a relevant subject

GCSE English: English Language grade 4 or above (grade C) . Key Skills Level 2, Functional Skills Level 2 and the Certificate in Adult Literacy are accepted in place of GCSEs.

IELTS: IELTS 6.0 with no less than 5.5 in any component.

International qualifications: will be assessed against these criteria

Mature applicants: University Centre Leeds welcomes applications from mature* applicants who may not have met the academic criteria, but who can demonstrate a wealth of experience in their chosen field. Candidates in this category and otherwise are likely to be interviewed to assess their suitability for the course and may be asked to provide a portfolio of evidence to support their application.

*21 years and over at the start of the course

RPL claims: The course structure actively supports claims for Recognition of Prior Certified Learning (RPCL) or Recognition of Prior Experiential Learning (RPEL).

DBS checks: Students will also be required to complete the Disclosure and Barring Service process (DBS) prior to commencement on placement. The department will cover the cost.

References: An appropriate reference is required.

Additional entry criteria

What’s next?

Programme Specifications

Course Handbook

Additional Costs

The sports department at University Centre Leeds has created a kit bundle with supplier Under Armour, this will provide you with the following at a total cost of £160. This is to support you with the practical aspects of the course and which will include the following items:

Embroidered hoodie
Embroidered polo shirt
Embroidered t-shirt
Embroidered track pants
Embroidered shorts
Embroidered backpack

Some embroidered items may be available to buy individually. It is anticipated that you will need an embroidered polo shirt as a minimum to wear when on placement or during practical sessions.

To ensure that you obtain the best deal possible for professional branded clothing that will set you up for practical sessions, gym workouts and work placements, you should order your kit through the university. The kit bundle will cost £160. As we recognise this may be a lot of money to pay upfront at the start of your course, we have made arrangements which allow you to add this cost to your tuition fee loan from Student Finance England, which would mean that your loan would be for £8,110. If choosing this option, please note that your kit can only be issued to you once proof of your loan is received by the University Centre. When applying for your tuition fee loan, please select the ‘with the kit included’ option, charged at £8,110.