BSc Football Coaching and Performance
Entry requirements
112 UCAS points or above Typical qualification requirements A Level: BBC to include a Science subject or PE and to exclude General Studies. Level 1 in football coaching or equivalent foundation level football coaching qualification from a football (NGB) (this is equivalent to 112 UCAS tariff points) Welsh BACC: Pass the Advanced Welsh Baccalaureate Diploma with Grade C in the Skills Challenge Certificate and BB at A Level to include one Science (which may be Mathematics, Physical Education or Psychology) but to exclude General Studies. Level 1 in football coaching or equivalent BTEC: BTEC Extended Diploma Distinction Merit Merit in a relevant subject. Level 1 in football coaching or equivalent foundation level football coaching qualification from a football (NGB) (this is equivalent to 112 UCAS tariff points) Access to HE: Passing an Access to HE Diploma in a relevant subject (mathematics, science or psychology) and obtain a minimum of 112 UCAS tariff points Additional GCSEs: The University normally requires a minimum 5 GCSEs including Mathematics/Numeracy and English at Grade C or Grade 4 or above, or their equivalent, but consideration is given to individual circumstances. An Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check on the Child Workforce and Child Barring List and subscription to the DBS Update Service is required.
About this course
BSc (Hons) in Sport and Exercise Science, centred on football coaching, performance, and talent development. Core modules cover football coaching practice, multi-disciplinary performance support, talent identification and recruitment, and leadership within football organisations. Delivered in partnership with the Football Association of Wales, the National Strength and Conditioning Association, the British Association of Sport and Exercise Sciences, CIMSPA, CASES, UK International Soccer and EFL in the Community.
Modules
- Foundations of Football Coaching
- Leading within the Football Industry
- Football Performance Support: Introduction to Multi-Disciplinary Teams
- Talent Identification, Recruitment and Development: Frameworks and Principles
- Applied Football Coaching
- Leading Football Organisations: Systems and Processes
- Football Performance Support: Integrating Multi-Disciplinary Teams
- Talent Identification, Recruitment and Development: Managing the Player Journey
- Advanced Football Coaching
- Football Performance Support: Enabling Winning Teams
- Leading High Performance Teams
- Talent Identification, Recruitment and Development: Elite Football