FdSc Sports Coaching and Fitness
About this course
FdSc Sports Coaching and Fitness, a sport and exercise science degree focused on coaching practice, physical conditioning, and performance analysis. Core topics include Research Methods and Human Behaviour. Students complete work experience placements in a sport and exercise setting during the second year and have opportunities to gain additional industry qualifications alongside their studies. The first year covers foundational subjects through Fitness and Conditioning for Sport, Human Behavior in Sport, Evaluating the Coaching Process, Outdoor Pursuits, The Physiology of Human Movement, and Academic Discovery within the Sports Sciences. The second year progresses to advanced practical applications and independent study through Fitness and Conditioning Methods in Practice, Developing Performance: Technique Impacting Tactics, Becoming a Coach, Delivering Outdoor Pursuits, Tomorrows Practitioner: The Sport and Exercise Industry, and Sport Research Methodologies: From Theory to Practice.
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Entry requirements
For entry onto our degree programme, we require the following: At least 48-72 UCAS points at A2 level or equivalent. Experience in a sports/fitness coaching environment is an advantage but not essential. If you have educational records that are more than 5 years old, we will consider your application with a strong personal statement outlining relevant experience within last 5 years as a substitute, provided you have the relevant UCAS points. The UCAS points may be counted from a wide variety of qualifications such as: Welsh Baccalaureate Progression and Advanced Diploma BTEC/EDEXCEL both National Diplomas and Certificates Scottish qualifications at Advanced Higher level Irish leaving Certificate Higher examinations International and European Baccalaureates Applicants may enter the programme at various levels with Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) or Recognition of Prior Experiential Learning (RPEL) in accordance with the University General Regulations. Mature students with relevant experience are also welcome to apply and be considered on an individual basis .
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What students say
Based on about 6 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 95%
- Learning opportunities: 98%
- Assessment and feedback: 96%
- Academic support: 100%
- Organisation and management: 100%
- Learning resources: 82%
- Student voice: 94%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 35 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- Continued on course: 65%
- Left higher education: 30%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 5%
What graduates do next
Based on about 8 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 70%
- Working and studying: 20%
Most common jobs
- Sports and fitness occupations: 45%
- Managers, directors and senior officials: 20%
- Teaching and Childcare Support Occupation: 10%
- Teaching Professionals: 10%
- Teaching and Childcare Associate Professionals: 10%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 35 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 5%
- North West: 20%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 5%
- West Midlands: 15%
- East of England: 5%
- South East: 5%
- Wales: 55%
Who gets in
Based on about 50 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- A levels: 60%
- A degree: 5%
- Other HE qualification: 5%
- Other qualifications: 25%
Modules
- Fitness and Conditioning for Sport
- Human Behavior in Sport
- Evaluating the Coaching Process
- Outdoor Pursuits
- The Physiology of Human Movement
- Academic Discovery within the Sports Sciences
- Fitness and Conditioning Methods in Practice
- Developing Performance: Technique Impacting Tactics
- Becoming a Coach
- Delivering Outdoor Pursuits
- Tomorrows Practitioner: The Sport and Exercise Industry
- Sport Research Methodologies: From Theory to Practice
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of FdSc Sports Coaching and Fitness at Wrexham University earn?
The median salary is £20,500 after 3 years, £28,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £24,000 and £34,000. The £28,000 median after five years is £500 more than the UK median for Sport and exercise sciences.
What do graduates of FdSc Sports Coaching and Fitness at Wrexham University do next?
90% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2022-23).
Are students happy with the teaching on FdSc Sports Coaching and Fitness at Wrexham University?
95% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2024-25.
What grades do I need for FdSc Sports Coaching and Fitness at Wrexham University?
The average entrant had 120 UCAS points.
How many students continue on FdSc Sports Coaching and Fitness at Wrexham University?
65% of students continued into their second year, and 30% left higher education.