Sport Coaching and Sport Development with Sport Foundation Year
UCAS Code: SCD3
Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
Entry requirements
A level
From a minimum of two A levels GCSE English and Maths at grade C / grade 4 or above
AQA Level 3 (Foundation) Technical Level (360 glh)
GCSE English and Maths at grade C / grade 4 or above
AQA Level 3 Technical Level (1080 glh)
GCSE English and Maths at grade C / grade 4 or above
AQA Level 3 Technical Level (540 glh)
GCSE English and Maths at grade C / grade 4 or above
AQA Level 3 Technical Level (720 glh)
GCSE English and Maths at grade C / grade 4 or above
In combination with other qualifications GCSE English and Maths at grade C / grade 4 or above
In combination with other qualifications GCSE English and Maths at grade C / grade 4 or above
In combination with other qualifications GCSE English and Maths at grade C / grade 4 or above
OCR Cambridge Technical Diploma
GCSE English and Maths at grade C / grade 4 or above
OCR Cambridge Technical Extended Certificate
GCSE English and Maths at grade C / grade 4 or above
OCR Cambridge Technical Extended Diploma
GCSE English and Maths at grade C / grade 4 or above
OCR Cambridge Technical Foundation Diploma
GCSE English and Maths at grade C / grade 4 or above
OCR Cambridge Technical Introductory Diploma
GCSE English and Maths at grade C / grade 4 or above
OCR Cambridge Technical Subsidiary Diploma
GCSE English and Maths at grade C / grade 4 or above
In combination with other qualifications GCSE English and Maths at grade C / grade 4 or above
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
GCSE English and Maths at grade C / grade 4 or above
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate (first teaching from September 2016)
GCSE English and Maths at grade C / grade 4 or above
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
GCSE English and Maths at grade C / grade 4 or above
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Foundation Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
GCSE English and Maths at grade C / grade 4 or above
UCAS Tariff
A minimum of two completed A-levels, a BTEC Extended Diploma at PPP or BTEC Diploma at MP or equivalent. GCSE Mathematics and English at grade C / grade 4 or above. We will consider mature students who have not recently undertaken a formal course of study at A-level, or equivalent, but can demonstrate relevant work or voluntary experience, that's indicative of their ability to complete the course successfully. We will also consider overseas applicants in an equivalent situation to UK students as outlined above, and who have been taught in English or have IELTS 5.5, or equivalent.
Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (first teaching September 2015)
GCSE English and Maths at grade C / grade 4 or above
About this course
Do you want to turn your love for sport into an academic qualification and study for a sports-related honours degree here at Solent University? Leading directly on to our highly-regarded sports degrees, this one year foundation programme will equip you with the skills you’ll need to progress on to a full degree.
This course provides a pathway onto our BA (Hons) Sport Coaching and Sport Development with Sport Foundation Year.
Studying this foundation year could give students an opportunity to extend previous experience gained, or provide a route back into education. The course will help develop the key academic skills required to make the transition to studying a full honours degree.
Designed to reflect the needs of the sports industry, students explore a variety of subjects from leadership to fitness foundations, sports business management, sport in the contemporary world and volunteering.
Students will study core theories in sport and fitness but, crucially, will learn how to apply this knowledge in practical settings – helping to develop the skills that employers are looking for.
To enhance learning, students have the opportunity to build further skills by undertaking professional qualifications such as NGB and REPS. Students are also able to assist some of our degree-level students with community projects through the volunteering unit, gaining real world experience, as well as building confidence and employability skills.
Students will gain the necessary academic skills to progress on to a full honours degree. Students on our sports degrees have gone onto a range of exciting careers, including sports coaching, events management and fitness training. This course is perfect for sports enthusiasts who wish to study for a full honours degree, but might not meet the entry requirements.
Upon completion of the foundation year, students will be able to progress directly on to the first year of a relevant undergraduate sports-related course.
Modules
Following successful completion of the foundation year, you will study:
Year one
Core units
Principles of Sport Coaching
Coaching and Volunteering in Sport Development
Principles of Sport Development
Sport and Social Issues
Research and Study Skills
Management Principles
Year two
Core units
Coaching Children and Young Performers
Developing Coaching Innovation Projects
Policy and Practice in Sport Development
Applied Sociology of Sport
Research Methods
Options
Physically Active Teaching and Learning
Operations Management
Event Organisation
Please note: Not all optional units are guaranteed to run each year.
Year three
Core units
Games Based Coaching
Delivering Coaching Innovation Projects
Strategic Sport Development
Dissertation
Options
Global Sport Issues
Teaching Physical Education in Schools
Business Start-up
Please note: Not all optional units are guaranteed to run each year.
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Southampton Solent University offers a range of bursaries and scholarships that provide financial assistance or waive fees for tuition or accommodation. Each bursary or scholarship has specific eligibility criteria. Check out our bursaries and scholarships pages to find out more.
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Solent University (Southampton)
Sport, Health and Social Sciences School
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