FdSc Physical Education and Sports Coaching

Start Date: 1st September 2027

Length 2 Years
Study Full-Time
Location Centre of Sporting Excellence

Qualification Gained

Levels Explained

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More about the course

Are you passionate about sport? Do you have an interest in working with children and young people in a sport or education setting? We have worked closely with organisations within our locality such as such as Kidderminster Harriers FC to develop this Physical Education and Sports Coaching degree to make sure its what employers are looking for.

You will study topics such as the national curriculum, coaching and teaching styles, child development and SEN and gain event management experience as you will plan and deliver a sporting event. You will develop valuable skills such as teamwork, leadership and organisation through planning coaching sessions.

This degree is an approved Higher Technical Qualification quality marked by the Institute for Apprenticeships and Technical Education.

Entry requirements:

64 UCAS points (from related Sport and Exercise and/or Health and Social Care subjects).
Once your application has been reviewed, you may be invited to attend an interview at Kidderminster College.
If you are a current Kidderminster College student and successfully meet the published Level 3 entry criteria in an appropriate subject(s), you will be guaranteed a place on this course.
Applicants are normally expected to have achieved a grade 4/C or higher in GCSE English and Maths, or the Level 2 equivalent (i.e. Functional Skills or Adult Literacy/Numeracy)
You will be expected to have DBS clearance before starting this degree.
At Kidderminster College, we welcome applications form students studying new T-Level qualifications.
Further details on entry requirements can be found here

What will I achieve?

FdSc Physical Education and Sports Coaching (awarded by NCG)

This is a Foundation Degree qualification at level 5. There are top up options available to students to gain a full degree at level 6 with one further year of study.

What will I learn?

Year one

Foundations of Sports Coaching
Introduction to Sport and Exercise Psychology
Introduction to Physical Education
Professional Practice in the Sports Industry
Community Sports Coaching and Development
Fundamentals of Growth Development and Maturation
Recognition of Prior Learning
Skills for Success
Vocational Skills Practice

Year two

Professional Practice in Physical Education
Applied Sports Coaching
Differentiation in Disability Sport and the Curriculum
Performance Analysis
Adventure Education
Applied Psychology for Sports Coaches
Sports Research in Professional Practice
Vocational Work Project
Pre-Professional Identity

How is the course taught?

Seminars
Practical
Lectures
Presentations
Tutorials
Independent study
IT sessions

How am I assessed?

Presentations
Practical sessions
Portfolios
Projects
Reports

Work experience opportunities:

This degree was specifically designed to meet an industry demand for qualified sports coaches and education professionals. The degree regularly hosts guest speakers from industry including strength and conditioning coaches, foundation directors and teachers. You will be supported to secure a work placement of 30 hours each year of the course in schools, foundations, local authorities and sports clubs.

Where can I progress?

After you have completed your degree you may choose to progress onto a relevant Top-Up degree and then an appropriate Masters degree or PGCE, if you wish to go into teaching. You may decide to look for employment coaching children and young people in foundations or sports teams, or work as a teaching assistant in an education setting.

Course costs:

Tuition fees vary depending on the course and mode of study. Read more about tuition fees and financial support.

Fees for international students vary depending on the course. Find out more about international fees and payments.

It’s important that you know what your tuition fee include and what other costs you’ll need to plan for. Read what your tuition fee includes here.

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