Course summary
This Foundation Degree is suitable for learners who wish to pursue a career in a range of sporting careers, including sports coaching, performance environments and fitness industry. The Foundation degree is designed to develop your understanding of sports coaching and performance science through the analysis of principles, concepts and contemporary issues, by applying them in practical situations. Using a multi-disciplinary approach to the field, students will gain knowledge of the different areas that can be applied to many different sporting situations to help you improve levels of sport performance and engagement. These include coaching, physiology, psychology, nutrition, strength and conditioning, and athletic development. Modules include: Year 1 (Level 4) Coaching Toolkit Coaching Pedagogy Functional Anatomy Sports Nutrition & Performance Research Methods & Study Skills Human Physiology & Assessment Fundamentals of Sports Psychology Developing a Professional Identity Year 2 (Level 5) Professional Practice in the Sporting World Research Methods Psychology of Coaching Leadership Optimising Human Performance Performance Analysis Developing Athletes & Young People Applied Strength, Conditioning & Rehabilitation
Qualified teacher status (QTS)
To work as a teacher at a state school in England or Wales, you will need to achieve qualified teacher status (QTS). This is offered on this course for the following level:
- Course does not award QTS
How to apply
14Jan
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.
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
UCAS Tariff - 64 points
Good proficiency in Welsh/English, with equivalent GCSE grade C or above Foundation degrees are designed for students with a range of abilities, including those with no formal qualifications. Admission is founded upon the likelihood of an individual’s ability to complete the programme successfully and to derive benefit from it. For individuals with no formal qualifications, admission is based upon, but not exclusive to: A personal statement or CV, assessment at interview, performance in tasks set specifically for admission purposes, relevant work experience and employment references.
Please click the following link to find out more about qualification requirements for this course
Additional entry requirements
Other
Important Entry Requirement & Application Update College is still accepting online applications for courses starting in September 2020. Interviews: Interviews are cancelled to help to limit social contact during this time. Instead, you will be invited to a college welcome event to meet the tutors before the start of the course. If you do not meet the entry criteria you will have the opportunity to discuss an alternative programme during this event.
Interview
Student Outcomes
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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| EU | £2700 | Year 1 |
| England | £2700 | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £2700 | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £2700 | Year 1 |
| Wales | £2700 | Year 1 |
| Channel Islands | £2700 | Year 1 |
Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website .
Additional fee information
No additional fees or cost information has been supplied for this course, please contact the provider directly.
Provider information
Grwp Llandrillo Menai
Llandudno Road
Rhos-on-Sea
Colwyn Bay
LL28 4HZ