The FdSc in Football Coaching and Performance is a practice-based programme to prepare you for a career in the Football Industry. Uniquely the course is based at UWTSD Carmarthen and delivered by Coleg Sir Gâr so you will be both students of UWTSD and Coleg Sir Gâr
This exciting programme is designed to ensure you experience a current and academically rigorous learning experience that meets the needs of local industry. You will be supported in your studies by a team of highly inspirational academic staff who have extensive experience of working and researching in the fields of football coaching and performance.
The programme has strong links with elite professional teams such as Swansea City FC and semi-professional teams such as Llanelli Town AFC and Carmarthen Town AFC where students have the opportunity to gain industry experience at the highest level.
The degree also benefits from community links built up over many years, placing students in local schools and with National Governing Body (FAW) Development Officers and the Swansea City AFC Foundation which provide an insight into potential employment routes.
Areas of study include Football Coaching, Football Analysis and Strength and Conditioning. You will also develop transferable interpersonal skills such as advanced research skills, problem solving, autonomous learning and critical thinking skills in preparation for a career in football and sport. The programme also has a work based learning element so students can gain vital experience in their area of interest.
Course Details - Modules
Level 4
o Introduction to Sports Science Concepts
o Football Coaching
o Strength and Conditioning 1
o Work Based Learning 1
o Practical Sports Performance (Team)
o Learning in the Digital Era
Level 5
o Advanced Football Coaching
o Strength and Conditioning 2
o Work-Based Learning 2
o Practical Sports Performance (individual)
o Changemakers: Creativity and Value Creation
Course Details – Assessment Method
Modules are assessed through a combination of assignments, case studies, logbooks and practical skills assessments.
Course Details – Professional Bodies
Professional Bodies are not listed for this Course.
How to Apply
26 January 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:
CC60
Institution code:
C22
Campus Name:
UWTSD Carmarthen
Campus code:
Points of Entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
Year 1
Entry Requirements for Advanced Entry (Year 2 and Beyond)
Entry Requirements for Advanced Entry are not listed for this Course.
International applicants
Standard Qualification Requirements
48 UCAS points, however we are keen to judge each applicant on merit through a formal interview. Mature students with relevant experience will also be considered.
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Minimum Qualification Requirements
Minimum Further Information are not listed for this Course.
English language requirements
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Grade
AdditionalDetails
English Language Entry Requirement Information are not listed for this Course.
Unistats information
Student satisfaction :
0%
Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs):
0%
Go onto work and study:
0%
Fees and funding
England
9000.0
Year 1
Northern Ireland
9000.0
Year 1
Scotland
9000.0
Year 1
Wales
9000.0
Year 1
International
10000.0
Year 1
Additional Fee Information
Additional Fee Information are not listed for this Course.
Provider information
Graig Campus
Sandy Road
Pwll
Llanelli
SA15 4DN
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