Foundation Degree Sports Development

FdSc (Foundation Degree) Sports Coaching

This highly applied course is for students wishing to develop a sound understanding of the key principles underpinning advanced sports coaching and performance analysis.

You will develop the skills required for effective communication, self-development and career progression making you ready for a career in sport, or progression to continuing higher education.

This course is delivered in partnership with the University of Salford who offer a top-up year to convert this course to a full degree. The university is located within easy travel distance to the College with good transport links, making accessing University services and facilities particularly convenient for students studying on our University of Salford provision.

Flexible work-based learning is central to all programmes of study. This concept is underpinned by the University’s Vision: ‘By pioneering exceptional industry partnerships we will lead the way in real world experiences preparing students for life’.

The University is located in three main areas of the city; at Peel Park, and Frederick Road, both a short distance from Manchester City Centre, and at MediaCityUK at Salford Quays.

Be sure to read our How to Apply - Hopwood Hall College page which will help you with any questions you may have and also details when you should apply by.

Apply through UCAS.

Entry Requirements

80 UCAS tariff points which should include:

Successful completion of Access to HE

Distinction Merit grades in a Level 3 related subject

GCSE English and Maths at grade C/4 or above

Details

The course is made up of compulsory units, which all students undertake, that enable you to study particular areas in depth.

You’ll be taught via lectures, tutorials, seminars and practical sessions. Assessment methods include reports, essays, exams (anatomy & physiology), presentations, practical assessments in sports coaching.

COMPULSORY UNITS:

Sports Coaching 1
Sports Development
Developing Academic and Professional Skills
Talent Identification and Development
Fitness Testing and Sports Training
Anatomy and Physiology

YEAR 2:

Applying Sports Coaching Pedagogy
Research Methods
Performance Analysis for Sports Coaches
Applied Practitioner Skills in Sports Coaching
Strength and Conditioning for Sports Coaches
Introduction to Sport Psychology

FEES: £6,185 per year full-time

HOW TO APPLY: www.ucas.ac.uk

UCAS CODE: SP01

INSTITUTION CODE: SP01

Work Experience

Students not currently in employment, but with relevant work experience, will undertake placements during the course.

Progression

This course is delivered in partnership with the University of Salford who offer a top-up year to convert this course to a full degree. Accelerated progression onto other degree programmes is possible. Certain universities may give you exemption from units within related degree courses.

Anne Colgan

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Lorraine Dale

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Joshua Watt

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Helen King-Wilson

Hopwood unlocked capabilities that I did not recognise in myself and gave me the confidence to expand my knowledge

Oliver Lewis

Hopwood’s facilities were top notch – the whole experience really was brilliant

Emily Hamilton

I was slightly older when I started my apprenticeship, but I’m now on an ever-growing career path thanks to the amazing team at Hopwood

Luke Webster

Hopwood Hall College gave me so much to be thankful for. They helped me become the professional I am today