Foundation Degree Sports Coaching and Development
You will be enrolled as a student at the University of South Wales and have access to several learning materials. You will spend a minimum of five days per year at the University of South Wales High Performance Centre at the USW Sport Park and receive full accommodation during these Residential Visits.
In between these visits, your learning will be based at your club, with your Club Mentor facilitating online learning materials produced by USW Lecturers. You will have access to an online library, blackboard and other learning materials, and will spend a time at the USW Sport Park to complete practical teaching.
Course overview
You’ll learn about children and youth coaching, football coaching, football development, social inclusion, and sports management skills.
You will be based predominantly within Oakwell Stadium, with a minimum of five days a year at the USW Sport Park, experiencing the £15m state-of-the-art coaching and performance development centre with full size indoor 3g pitch, equipped with the latest GPS, Video and Audio technology to support your coach education development.
Entry requirements
- A-Level Offer - D, D to include a relevant subject but exclude General Studies
- BTEC Offer - BTEC Diploma, Merit, Merit in a relevant subject
- Level 1 in football coaching or equivalent foundation level football coaching qualification from a football national governing body (NGB)
- Successful interview
- Strong interest in sport
Topics covered
Year 1
- Academic Research and Study Skills
- Introduction to Sports Coaching
- Introduction to Sport Science for Coaching
- Introduction to Sports Development
- Managing Sport
- Reflection on Learning in the Workplace
Year 2
- Project Operations Management
- Sports Placement
- Community Sports Development
- Physical Education and Community School Sport
- Sports Coaching and Leadership
FEES
AUGUST 2025 - JULY 2026
Full-time UK - £9535
Full-time International: £16,200
Full-time fees are per year. Part-time fees are per 20 credits. Once enrolled, the fee will remain at the same rate throughout the duration of your study on this course.
