The foundation degree (FDSC) in community football coaching and development provides students with an opportunity to gain an industry recognised coaching award while being affiliated to BCFC Community Trust, in partnership with the University Of South Wales.
This Community Football Coaching Course, designed in conjunction with the English Football League Trust, develops the skills and qualities that are required to work within professional Football Club’s Community Departments or National Governing Bodies in areas of growth such as social inclusion, community coaching and football development. You will learn about children and youth coaching, football coaching, football development, social inclusion, and sports management skills.
- Managing sport
- Academic research studies
- Introduction to sports development
- Introduction to sports science for coaching
- Introduction to sports coaching
- Sports development in practice
- Commmunity sports development
- Sports coaching and leadership
- PE and community school sport
- Sport placement
- Project operation management
Graduates of the Foundation Degree Community Football Coaching and Development can pursue careers as;
- Performance coaches
- Sports or football development officers
- Multi-skilled sports coaches
- School sports conditioners
- Talent coaches
- Club coaches
- Participant coach
- PE Teachers
- FE College Lecturers
- Primary School Teacher
- Coaches
- Coach Education Coordinators
- Sports Management
- Self-employed business-managers
On successful completion of the 2-year Foundation Degree, students could opt to top up (complete a 3rd year) to achieve a BSc (Hons) in Football Coaching Development and Administration. The year of study will consolidate your learning and start to specialise your work-based learning experience in line with your career ambitions.
Applied Professional Project Strategic Sports Development Performance Football Coaching: Theory to Practice Contemporary Issues in Sports Coaching Applied Sports Management and Administration The Business of Football The third-year can be completed on campus at USW, alternatively, it can be completed via distance learning whilst completing a work placement. To apply for our Foundation Degree in Football Coaching and Development, please email highereducation@bcfc.com or to find out more click here.
To apply for our Foundation Degree in Football Coaching and Development, please email highereducation@bcfc.com
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Venue(s): St. Andrew’s Stadium & University College Birmingham
Enquiries and Bookings: Highereducation@bcfc.com
Venue(s): St. Andrews Stadium
Enquiries and Bookings: Highereducation@bcfc.com