Sport Science (Sports Coaching)

This course is suitable for learners who wish to pursue a career in Sport Science and/or Sports Coaching. This Foundation Degree is designed to develop your understanding of Sports Science and Sports Coaching through the analysis of principles, concepts and contemporary issues, by applying them in practical situations. Using a multidisciplinary approach to the field, you will gain knowledge of the different areas that can be applied to many different sporting situations to help you improve levels of sport performance.

For every 10 credits, students should engage with around 100 notional hours of learning. This will be approximately 30% direct learning contact and 70% independent student learning.

The course consists of the following modules:

Year 1 (Level 4)

Human Anatomy (10 credits, compulsory)
Fundamentals of Exercise Physiology (20 credits, compulsory)
Fundamentals of Sport Psychology (10 credits, compulsory)
Fitness Assessment (10 credits, compulsory)
Sports Nutrition and Performance (20 credits, compulsory)
Principles of Coaching (20 credits, compulsory)
Employability-based Learning 1 - Applying Theory in Practice (20 credits, compulsory)
Research Methods and Study Skills (10 credits, compulsory)

Year 2 (Level 5)

Applied Physiology for Coaches (20 credits, compulsory)
Biomechanics (10 credits, compulsory)
Performance Analysis (10 credits, compulsory)
Psychology of Coaching Practice (20 credits, compulsory)
Strength and Conditioning (20 credits, compulsory)
Employability-based Learning 2 - Professional Reflection and Personal Development (20 credits, compulsory)
Research Methods (20 credits, compulsory)