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Football Education, Coaching and Development

Foundation Degree Programme

In collaboration with Chelsea FC Foundation

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The foundation degree in Football Education, Coaching and Development has been developed to improve the lives of young people through football and education.

The foundation degree provides a unique and innovative learning opportunity for potential students to learn and develop their teaching, coaching, business and entrepreneurship skills whilst gaining an in-depth knowledge and understanding of football and community development.

DescriptionThe foundation degree will consist of three strands of pedagogy, social and scientific issues within a football context. Modules will cover a range of themes and topics including Coaching Through the Game, Business and Entrepreneurship, Teaching and Coaching in Primary Schools and Science of Football. This will provide students with an opportunity to fully appreciate how they apply the knowledge and understanding that they will generate during their studies on the foundation degree.

Foundation Degree ProgrammeFootball Education, Coaching

and DevelopmentSt Mary’s University Twickenham London

Programme structure and content

Level 4Core modules:

º Football Study Skills

º Development of the Young Footballer

º Equality and Diversity in Footballl

º Project and Event Management in Football

º Teaching and Learning: Primary Physical Education and Early Years 1

º Professional Practice 1

Level 5Core modules:

º Research in the Football Environment

º Teaching and Learning: Primary Physical Education and Early Years 2

º Science of Football

º Business and Entrepreneurship in Football

º Coaching Through the Game

º Professional Practice 2

Entry requirementsGCSE grade C or equivalent in English Language and MathsMinimum 48 UCAS points to include a six-unit, Level Three qualification (A level/BTEC National or equivalent)Applicants for full-time should apply through UCAS. Applicants for part-time study should apply directly to the UniversityAll applications are subject to an interview prior to formal offerVocational experience within related areas is an essential part of the course and applicants must be currently working, or gaining experience, within sports coachingThose applicants with non-traditional entry requirements will be interviewed to ascertain suitability for the courseMature applicants are strongly encouraged to applyApplicants with international qualifications should contact international@stmarys.ac.uk for advice on whether their qualifications are equivalent to the above

Further studyThe course can lead on to a wide range of alternative opportunities for further study, including the option to top up your degree to a BA (Hons) in Physical and Sport Education. This education pathway will also prepare you well for teaching, coaching and education related courses, such as a PGCE (primary or secondary), or FA level 3 (and above) award in coaching football.

Career potentialYou’ll be well-placed for a wide range of roles in football, whether you’re interested in coaching in the community, working in an elite football environment, teaching football in schools, development and project management, setting up your own business, or research/education.

Suitable roles for graduates include:

º Football specialist in schools

º Sports development officer

º Academy coach

º Talent identification

º Disability football coach

º Football education roles

º Research rolesTeaching and assessment methodsA range of teaching and assessment methods and strategies will be utilised in the delivery of this degree. Presentations, small group work, workshops and practical sessions will be used to create a positive and enabling learning environment. Students will be encouraged to discuss their own experiences in light of the theoretical and conceptual areas covered in the foundation degree.

The assessments of the modules will be aligned to modes of teaching and learning. Specifically, the assessments will help develop skills and competencies that are required in the work place. This will include presentations, reports, evaluations and practicals.

Hanif Charles-Berry

“This degree gives me the opportunity to practically apply concepts that I learn in the classroom. I’m gaining first-hand experience in an environment that I want to work in.”