FdSc Coaching and Sports Development Foundation Degree

Overview & facilities

The Foundation Degree in Coaching and Sports Development is aimed at students from a sport vocational and academic background, teaching assistants in sports colleges, sport development officers, people already working within the sports industry looking to acquire more qualifications.

The course has distinctive modules that attract students from two separate pathways in sports coaching and sports development.You will develop as a competent coach, able to plan and deliver structured coaching sessions.

The course equips you with a range of coaching skills and scientific skills which will be useful to you in any professional sport. You can go into employment in the sports and leisure industries or continue onto a degree course. The course is based at Southgate College and taught at both Southgate and Middlesex University campuses.

The course aims

• To begin to develop a competent coach, who is able to plan and deliver structured coachingsessions
• To develop a competent worker in sports development
• To equip you with a range of coaching , sports development and scientific skills used inprofessional sport
• To develop a sound foundation in organisational, management and research skills, which will be built on throughout the students' professional life

Why study at Middlesex:

• Opportunities for placements and work experience
• Future Gold Scholarship: offers talented athletes a massive £30,000
• Active staff working with students in a consultancy setting called STEP (Solutions through Enhanced Performance)
• Opportunity to join one of the sports teams that compete regularly
  

Facilities

• Teaching at the Human Performance Lab with opportunity to use equipment where top athletes are also assessed
• Human Performance Lab is staffed by a qualified team of researchers and academics, and has links with sporting organisations
• Health & Injury clinic which supports student learning and athletes
• Our London Sport Institute focuses on research and consultancy (from optimising Sports Performance to Physical Activity and Health issues)
  

Content & modules

You develop a sound foundation in organisation, management and research skills which will be built on throughout your professional career.

Modules

• Year 1

  Professional Skills Development and Work Experience (30 Credits) - Compulsory

  The module aims to provide an introduction to the core concepts developed including communication, teamwork, numeracy skills, use of information technology and the development of a personal development portfolio later in the programme and encourage the development of appropriate administrator s, communication and practical skills required for successful academic and professional progress.

  Sociological Development of Sport (30 Credits) - Compulsory

  To discuss a range of contemporary issues in modern day sport. Students will be encouraged to examine major sporting events and reflect on their own experiences. Furthermore this module will compare and contrast sport in Great Britain to other major nations USA Europe and Asia

  Sports Placement 1 (30 Credits) - Compulsory

  Offer students the opportunity to integrate their theory with practice in a coaching or sports development environment .Students will be able to develop their interpersonal skills appropriate to future employment through reflective practice.

  Training Principles Analysis of Movement (30 Credits) - Compulsory

  Students will develop skills in fitness assessment, design exercise programmes and conduct movement analysis. The students will be examining the role of physical activity in the development and maintenance of health, fitness and in optimising sports performance. The module will cover current issues in athletic health care and encourage the development of appropriate administrative, communication and practical skills required for successful academic and professional progress. .

• Year 2

  Applied Sport Exercise Science Research Methods (30 Credits) - Compulsory

  To introduce students of health and social care related subjects to the process of health and social care research. It is a professional requirement for those working in health and social care related disciplines to underpin their knowledge with research and evidence-based practice. Professionals need to be able to access research findings, and through an understanding of the research process and methodology, be able to critique research and apply this knowledge to practice. The aim of this module is to develop the students awareness the research process and to equip them with the skills required in the subject area appropriate to their target award and to offer some preparation for the final year project/dissertation.

  Sports Development and Management (30 Credits) - Compulsory

  Explore the role of a sports development officer and how sports provision is influenced at both a local and national level. It will examine how sport has become a big business with a complex structure, a large turnover and an immense impact on many people s lives. Sports management in this module will focus on the principles underlying provision, planning, managing, leading and programming of sports activities. The module introduces the concept of marketing both in terms of using sport as a medium of intervention in Crime and Health initiatives and to market products.

  Sports Placement 2 (30 Credits) - Compulsory

  The module builds on the skills and knowledge gained by the students in year 1. Students are required to seek a minimum of two placements, different from the previous year, that develops their understanding on how to specifically work with sports development target groups e.g women and girls, ethnic minorities, young people crime prevention, Health Performance the 50 and people with a disability.This will increase their employability opportunties.

Download the course specification

Entry & applying

Entry requirements

We normally require 120-140 tariff points for entry onto undergraduate courses. However, some degrees may require additional entry requirements, for example a portfolio or an audition.

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Qualifications accepted

For a comprehensive list of qualifications accepted by Middlesex, see further information under entry requirements

English language requirements

You must have competence in English language and we normally require Grade C GCSE or an equivalent qualification. The most common English Language requirements for international students are IELTS 6.0 (with minimum 5.5 in all four components) or TOEFL internet based 72 (with at least 17 in listening & writing, 20 in speaking and 18 in reading).

Middlesex also offers an Intensive Academic English course (Pre-Sessional) that ranges from 5-17 weeks depending on your level of English. Successful completion of this course would meet English language entry requirements. For more information on applying for the pre-sessional please email english@mdx.ac.uk. 

Entry into year two or three (transfer students)

If you have achieved a qualification such as a foundation degree or HND, or have gained credit at another university, you may be able to enter a Middlesex course in year two or three. For full details of how this works see transfer students

UK/EU applicants with existing higher education qualifications

If you have already been awarded a qualification at the same level as the course you are applying for, you may not be eligible for a tuition fee loan, see fees and funding for more information.

Applying

Applications for UK and EU students should be made to UCAS – the Universities and Colleges Admissions Service. The institution code for Middlesex is M80, and the code name is MIDDX. You also need the code for the course you wish to apply for – this is found in the 'at a glance' box above.

International students from outside the EU can make a direct application.  We have a network of regional offices across the world to assist you with your application.  They have worked with people from your region coming to Middlesex before and can help. Read more on international applications

Fees & funding

The tuition fee for the 2012/2013 academic year for UK/EU students is £9,000.
The tuition fee for the 2012/2013 academic year for International students is £10,400.

Click here to find out more about fees, funding and our scholarships in 2012.

Careers & placements

Careers

Ivor Moreu- "I  graduated with a degree in Sports Rehabilitation and am now working in the USA as an intern  with professionals such as American Football Players, Baseball Players, Soccer players and Lacrosse players. I plan to apply next year to the Middlesex University MSc  Strength & Conditioning degree.  Working as a performance coach to professional teams in America is my ultimate career aim."
 
Lindsey Corr- "I  graduated with a degree in Sports and Exercise Science and  I am now working in the UK at a FE college teaching sports science on their Btec courses. I have applied to Middlesex to complete my PGCE whilst working at the college. The teaching staff at Middlesex really inspired me and I look forward to teaching the next generation."

Jon Cree- "I graduated from the MSc Strength and Conditioning this year and am now part of the academic team at Middlesex University. I lecture on the undergraduate Sports Rehabilitation and Sport and Exercise Science Programmes.  The MSc has proved to be invaluable to me for job opportunities and in my part time role as a rugby club Sports Rehabilitator"