University Centre South Devon – South Devon College
Coaching (Top-Up)
Course Summary
This course has been designed for those who have a background and experience in coaching and leadership, who aspire to develop an advanced skillset and work in the sports or outdoor (land and water-based) industries. There is a particular emphasis on sport, outdoor adventure and yachting, with a choice of two specialist pathways.
Your core modules will develop both theoretical and applied skills in sports and outdoor coaching, where you will analyse the coaching process and utilise advanced techniques on a range of athletes, with varying degrees of proficiency and expectation.
You will also be able to choose modules from either the Sports Development Pathway, or the Outdoor Pathway, which focus on relevant skills and issues within each discipline. This will enable you to focus on a more specific field of your choosing, and gain the specialist skills that employers in those sectors seek.
If you are looking for a chance to combine a passion football with studying for a degree, UCSD is pleased to offer the Torquay United Football Development programme in partnership with Pro:Direct Academy Devon. For more information please contact Ben Roper, programme coordinator at benroper@southdevon.ac.uk
Our students have the opportunity to work towards additional coaching qualfications which are tailored to the individual upon enrolling on this course. This provides you with a broad skillset that will offer you a variety of opportunities upon the completion of your studies.
Course Details - Modules
Applied performance coaching* (core module)
Research project (core module)
Global environmental impact and conservation* (pathway option)
'Experiential leadership'* (pathway option)
'The dynamic of risk' (pathway option)
Course Details – Assessment Method
This course is delivered through a variety of teaching and learning methods, including lectures, seminars and independent research. You will be assessed by completing essays, presentations and some examinations. There is also the opportunity to study for a number of qualifications from national governing bodies alongside this course.
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:
3D0W
Institution code:
S32
Campus Name:
UCSD
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
To progress to a top-up programme you will be required to hold 240 credits from a Foundation Degree or Higher National Diploma in a relevant subject area.
Please click the following link to find out more about qualification requirements for this course