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BA (Hons) Sports Development and Coaching progression course
Introduction
The BA (Hons) in Sports Development and Coaching has been designed as the top-up progression route from the Foundation Degree (FD) in Sports Development and Coaching (SDC). The top-up builds upon the vocational relevance of the FD SDC award and offers students’ the opportunity to meet their individual needs through the wide choice of modules that can be tailored to meet personal career development plans. The programme is tailored to specifically appeal to FD SDC graduates who demonstrate the ability to progress to honour level study. The programme can form a route to post graduate level progression into physical education teaching via a PGCE or GTP qualification; or to Masters level through the MA in Applied Sports Development. It is also designed to prepare students for employment by equipping them with a diverse range of practical work-based skills, knowledge, and experiences.Course Code / Duration
UCAS Code
C606
Duration
1 year full time. Part time (Depends on number of modules studied per year)
Entry Requirements
Foundation Degree in Sports Development and Coaching or related topic
Pass rate of 55% average
Minimum 80% attendance rate (on FD SDC)
Engagement in Personal Professional Development Planning
Reference from Personal Tutor / FD SDC Programme Leader
Module Information
Year 3
This one year programme utilizes third year honours levels modules in sports development and coaching. Students are required to complete a double credit dissertation and four modules from the following options:- Sport and Excellence; Coaching Young Performers; Strategic Management in Sports Organisations; Exercise Prescriptions for Special Populations; Leadership; Performance and Technique Analysis in Sport; International Perspectives of Sport; Independent Study Module; Pedagogy in Practice; Sport and Disability; Applied Sports Development; Performance Coaching.
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