Foundation Degree in Sports Coaching & Physical Education - Awarded by Staffordshire University

Course overview

The Foundation Degree Sports Coaching & PE is taught by experienced industry professionals and blends the academic and practical aspects of Sport Coaching and Physical Education. The Foundation Degree could enable work-based learning within school, club and community-based sports provision, and considers the key qualities, skills and standards required for employment in PE and wider sports industries. What’s more, the degree contains modules specific for prospective PE teachers and could focus your learning on that potential route.
Across both years of the Foundation Degree, modules focus on a breadth of information from understanding psychology in sport, skill acquisition and analysis, sport science, coaching and key study skills. Throughout the award you will be exposed to a wide variety of teaching methods and environments, ranging from work projects supported by industry professionals and formal lecture sessions to informal group work and peer presentations.
Furthermore, a significant feature of the second year is the completion of a work-based placement where you will be using your knowledge and skills to explore and develop activities on behalf of an employer.
Many students use this experience to support their job application on graduating.
Level 4 Modules include:
- Sport Science for Teachers and Coaches (15 Credits)
- Coaching and Teaching in Sport (15 Credits)
- Developing Research Skills in Sports & Exercise (15 Credits)
- Teaching and Coaching PE National Curriculum Activities (30 Credits)
- Fundamentals of Psychology in Sport & Exercise (15 Credits)
- Academic and Employability Skills in Sport & Exercise (15 Credits)
- Coaching and Teaching in Sport (Invasion Games) (15 Credits)

Level 5 Modules include:
- Advanced Psychology for Sport, Exercise and Physical Activity (30 Credits)
- Research and Graduate Employability (30 Credits)
- PE & Youth Sport Theory, Placement and Practice (30 Credits)
- Acquisition, Analysis, and Coaching of Sport Skills (30 Credits)

You will also receive advice and guidance on applying to study at University. Direct entry is typically onto the final year of the BSc Physical Education and Youth Sport Coaching Degree at Staffordshire University.

What else do I need to know?

This course runs is studied on a full-time basis over 2 years.
The course runs from September to May in line with typical academic holiday patterns.
There is an additional cost of £80 to cover the cost of a training kit for practical sessions.