Sports Coaching and Development - FdSc
Entry requirements
64 UCAS Tariff points. Learn more about UCAS Tariff points . This course does not require evidence of GCSE qualifications. Please see A Level, BTEC and other level 3 requirements below. A Level: 64 UCAS Tariff points from three A Levels Grades CC (or equivalent) Excluded subjects: General Studies; Critical Thinking; Extended Project Pearson BTEC (Diploma / Extended Diploma/ Extended Certificate): 64 UCAS Tariff points Diploma accepted with one A Level or equivalent level 3 qualifications Extended Certificate accepted with two A Levels or equivalent level 3 qualifications Accepted subjects: Sport and Physical Activity; Applied Science; Health and Social Care T Level: Pass overall (E or above on the core) All subjects accepted Access to HE Diploma: Pass with 60 credits, 45 credits at level 3 Accepted subjects: Science OCR Cambridge Technical qualifications: 64 UCAS Tariff points Accepted subjects: Biology, Sport, Applied Science or Health Irish Leaving Certificate (Highers): Minimum of 64 UCAS Tariff points, achieved in five Higher level subjects Required subjects: Sport, Health or a Science-related subject at Higher level Scottish Higher / Advanced Higher: 64 UCAS Tariff points from three Advanced Highers (DDD) or two Advanced Highers (DD) plus two Highers (DD) Required subjects: Sport, Health or Science subject at Higher level or above Welsh Baccalaureate: 64 UCAS Tariff points. Considered with two A Levels or equivalent level 3 qualifications Required subjects: Accompanying A Level / level 3 equivalent must be in a relevant Science subject (e.g Applied Science, Biology, Chemistry, Physics).
About this course
FdSc in Sport and Exercise Science. Core topics include Statistics. Delivery takes place across Villa Park, Alexander Stadium, and Birmingham City University campuses. The programme includes placements in coaching, community, or school settings, with progression routes to BSc (Hons) courses at Birmingham City University.
Modules
- Introduction to Physical Education & School Sport
- The Coaching Process
- Equality, Diversity & Inclusion in Sport
- Coaching in the Community
- Sports Development & Interventions
- Elite Coaching Practice
- Sport, Physical Activity & Health in Practice
- Contemporary Issues in Sports Coaching & Development
- Planning & Conducting Research