Course summary

Why choose this course? Our football coaching and performance degree has been designed to develop and enhance your current knowledge, reshape and update existing knowledge and provide an in-depth exploration of sports science within the game. This course also includes a foundation year to prepare you for further years of study. The course:

Is designed in partnership with the Football Association of Wales (FAW)

Offers a plethora of industry-recognised qualifications including the FAW C Certificate and FAW/UEFA B Licence.

Benefits from UEFA qualified coach educators and our academic team to provide students with support to develop personally, professionally and academically.

Has key links with the football clubs and associations, such as Wrexham AFC and the FAW Trust, to develop your industry knowledge and gain valuable applied experience.

Provides additional opportunities with Educational partners such as the International Soccer Science and Football Federation (ISSPF) and Achieve More Training to enhance your CV and coaching profile.

Includes sessions at the FAW National Football Development Centre, Colliers Park, which is complete with our performance analysis suit and full-sized FIFA quality 3G football pitch.

*This course is part of a subject area rated 4th in the UK and 1st in Wales for teaching satisfaction in the Sports Science subject league tables, The Guardian University Guide 2023.

Key course features:

Includes a foundation year to prepare you for further years of study.

You will work towards a FAW (Level 2) C Certificate and (Level 3) FAW/UEFA B coaching licences as part of your degree, giving you additional qualifications that enhance employability.

Lecturers are research-active and UEFA accredited, which means that the curriculum is engaging, current and relevant.

The dynamic lecture environment supports and challenges you to enhance and develop your understanding of the role of sports science within football.

The excellent student support from approachable staff will support you on a journey that takes you from personal development in the early part of your degree to professional development as you progress through the course.

You have the opportunity to gain applied experience working within a variety of football settings. Extensive links with partners will provide you with the opportunity to develop vocational and industry-relevant skills.

You will have access to the FAW National Football Development Centre, Colliers Park, which is complete with our performance analysis suite and full-sized FIFA quality 3G football pitch.

The British Association of Sports and Exercise Sciences (BASES) accredited laboratory.

*This course is part of a subject area rated 4th in the UK and 1st in Wales for teaching satisfaction in the Sports Science subject league tables, The Guardian University Guide 2023.

Modules

What you will study Students starting the football coaching degree at the foundation level will develop an understanding of the coaching process, practical coaching skills and sports science disciplines involved in football. You will develop personal, professional and academic skills which will enable you to transfer your newly gained knowledge of coaching and coaching science into the applied world of football. Throughout the degree, you will enhance your coaching profile by completing football-specific industry-recognised qualifications such as the FAW Level 1 Football Leaders Award, FAW C Certificate and the FAW/UEFA B Licence. YEAR 1 (FOUNDATION YEAR) MODULES Football: Starting to Coach (20 Credits) Parents and the Performer (20 Credits) Introduction to Sport, Exercise Science and Human Performance (20 credits) The Performance Environment (20 credits) The Skills You Need (20 credits) Contextual Studies (20 credits) YEAR 2 (LEVEL 4) MODULES Football Coaching for Player Development (20 Credits) Introduction to Performance Analysis in Football (20 Credits) Football Coaching and Community Development (20 Credits) Introduction to Sport Science in Football (20 Credits) Human Behaviour in Sport (20 Credits) Academic Discovery within the Sports Sciences (20 credits) YEAR 3 (LEVEL 5) MODULES Football Coaching to Enhance Performance (20 Credits) Applied Performance Analysis in Football (20 Credits) Football Science: The Physical Performance of Players (20 Credits) Football Applied Practice: Sports Placement (20 Credits)* The Football Industry (20 credits)** Applying Principles of Sport Psychology (20 Credits) Applied Research Methods (20 Credits) YEAR 4 (LEVEL 6) MODULES Advanced Football Coaching and Performance (Core Module 40 Credits) The Football Industry: Work-Based Learning (Optional Module 20 Credits)* The Football Industry: Enhancing Your Employability (Optional Module 20 Credits)** Independent Discovery (Core Module 40 Credits) Applied Sport and Performance Psychology (Optional Module 20 Credits) Analysing Performance for Improvement (Optional Module 20 Credits) *module for non-International students **module for International students The information listed in this section is an overview of the academic content of the programme that will take the form of either core or option modules. Modules are designated as core or option in accordance with professional body requirements and internal academic framework review, so may be subject to change.

Assessment method

Teaching & Assessment A wide range of assessment methods will be used to test your knowledge and understanding. These include practical assessments, examinations, essays, portfolios, reports, presentations, online discussions and case study evaluations. You will be assessed on your ability to analyse coaching activities, use specialist video software, undertake field-based work and conduct independent research. You will be expected to complete a dissertation as part of your final assessment. TEACHING AND LEARNING Wrexham Glyndŵr University is committed to supporting our students to maximise their academic potential. We offer workshops and support sessions in areas such as academic writing, effective note-making and preparing for assignments. Students can book appointments with academic skills tutors dedicated to helping deal with the practicalities of university work. Our student support section has more information on the help available. In terms of particular needs, the University’s Inclusion Services can provide appropriate guidance and support should any students require reasonable adjustments to be made because of a recognised prevailing disability, medical condition, or specific learning difference.

How to apply

31Jan

This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.

Application codes

Course code:: 6M0P

Institution code:: G53

Campus name:: Wrexham

Campus code:: -

Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

Foundation

International applicants

This course is not currently available to those requiring a Tier 4 visa to study in the UK.

Entry requirements

Qualification requirements

UCAS Tariff - 48 - 72 points

Our general entry requirement for the foundation year is 48-72 UCAS tariff points but all applications are considered individually and we consider work experience, vocational training/qualifications as well as motivation and potential to succeed. The programme welcomes applications from anyone who can demonstrate a commitment to the subject and the potential to complete their chosen programme successfully. This can be established by showing appropriate academic achievements or by demonstrating that they possess the knowledge and ability equivalent to the academic qualifications.

A level - EEE - DDD

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) - PPP - MPP

Access to HE Diploma

Scottish Higher

AS

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) - MP - MM

Scottish Advanced Higher

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme

Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (first teaching September 2015)

Extended Project

Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)

Leaving Certificate - Ordinary Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)

Cambridge International Pre-U Certificate - Principal

Wrexham Glyndwr University takes into account a variety of qualifications and experience when considering applications to our programmes. If you are unsure if the qualifications you currently hold will be accepted for entry, or if you're not sure you'll achieve the required UCAS Tariff points, please contact us at [email protected] for further advice and guidance.

Additional entry requirements

Criminal records declaration (DBS/Disclosure Scotland)

Student Outcomes

England	£9000	Year 1
Northern Ireland	£9000	Year 1
Scotland	£9000	Year 1
Wales	£9000	Year 1

Degree level: Undergraduate

Awarded by: Wrexham University (Prifysgol Wrecsam)

Football Coaching and the Performance Specialist (with Foundation Year)

Course options

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