Coaching in the Community (Football) FdSc
About this course
FdSc in Coaching in the Community (Football), a sport and exercise science degree focusing on practical coaching techniques and community sport delivery. Core topics include Project Management and Ethics & Professional Practice. The course includes a partnership with Stoke City FC to provide work experience and practical opportunities. Students can also complete professional coaching qualifications and choose to top up the foundation degree to an honours degree with an additional year of study. The first year establishes core knowledge through compulsory modules such as Human Performance, Inclusive Coaching, The Coaching Professional, and The Coaching Toolkit. These modules introduce physiology, psychology, biomechanics, strength and conditioning, and professional standards in coaching. The second year advances practical application and professional experience through modules including Industry Project, Placement, Shaping Coaching Practice, and Teamwork And Leadership In Sport. Students engage directly with employers to plan live sports events and undertake work placements. The curriculum incorporates collaborative sessions, practical leadership activities, and community-focused project work.
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Entry requirements
UCAS: 48 UCAS points. A Levels: A, DD, EEE. BTEC: PPP.
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What students say
Based on about 5 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 92%
- Learning opportunities: 93%
- Assessment and feedback: 83%
- Academic support: 92%
- Organisation and management: 88%
- Learning resources: 89%
- Student voice: 86%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 25 students who started, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 80%
- Left higher education: 15%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 5%
Who gets in
Based on about 10 students who started, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 85%
- Other qualifications: 10%
- No formal qualifications: 10%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Silver for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- Human Performance
- Inclusive Coaching
- The Coaching Professional
- The Coaching Toolkit
- Industry Project
- Placement
- Shaping Coaching Practice
- Teamwork And Leadership In Sport
Questions about this course
Are students happy with the teaching on Coaching in the Community (Football) FdSc at University of Staffordshire?
92% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2024-25.
What grades do I need for Coaching in the Community (Football) FdSc at University of Staffordshire?
The average entrant had 87 UCAS points.
How many students continue on Coaching in the Community (Football) FdSc at University of Staffordshire?
80% of students continued into their second year, and 15% left higher education.