Football Coaching and Management FDA (subject to validation)

The Football Coaching and Management Foundation Degree is a two year full time course which will enhance your ability to apply the theoretical concepts of coaching and development in the world of football.

Course Information

  • Course Type University Level / Higher Technical Education
  • Subject Area Health and Sport - HTE
  • Qualification Foundation Degree (FdA, FdEng, FdSc)
  • Study Mode: Full Time
  • Course Level Level 5
  • Location Victoria House
  • Course Length This is a 2 year, full time programme.
  • Start Date September Yearly
  • Day Two days a week
  • Fee £8,695 (full time)
  • Course Code CC67 FdA/FCD
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Overview

The Football Coaching and Management Foundation Degree is a two year full time course which will enhance your ability to apply the theoretical concepts of coaching and management in the world of football.

The course runs in partnership with Exeter City Football Club, utilising their extensive knowledge of Football Coaching and Management from their community enhancement to their elite performance programme.

This exciting course offers a broad range of modules including Community Football Coaching, Talent Identification, Introducing Analysis in Coaching and Player Development. All the modules have been specifically designed to help amplify employability opportunities post completion of the course.

The course includes a work placement module to provide learners with the opportunity to practically apply their extensive knowledge base gained throughout the course.

In addition to the course, opportunities will be provided to help maximise the learner’s ability to apply their skills developed in the world of football coaching.

Football Coaching and Management provides a platform for a variety of careers in rapidly expanding industries. The course encompasses learners gaining valuable experiences and work placements within the football coaching environment which can lead directly in to full time employment.

Additional Inclusive Qualifications:
In conjunction with the programme, further relative qualifications are available, including An Introduction to Football Coaching, FA Level 2 and Futsal Level 1 coaching courses.

Other opportunities include progressing on to the third year of the BA (Hons) Football Coaching and Development, BSc (Hons) Coach and Physical Education or the BA (Hons) Sports Development and Coaching degrees at the Plymouth Marjon University.

Topics will include:

Year 1 –

  • Introducing Analysis in Coaching
  • Football in the Community
  • Academic and Professional Development
  • Community Football Coaching
  • Talent Identification
  • Football for Society

Year 2 –

  • Player Development
  • Football Business Management
  • Developing Employability
  • Football Event Management
  • Research Project
  • Performance Football Coaching

Click here to view the Programme Handbook for this course: FdA FCD Programme Handbook

Entry Requirements

You will need 64 UCAS tariff points (minimum) from AS, A Level or AVCE programmes, BTEC National Diploma/ Certificate, GNVQ Advanced, an appropriate NVQ at level 3, an Access qualification or other qualifications deemed equivalent to the above. Please note, an A Level in General Studies does not count towards the 64 UCAS tariff points. GCSE Maths and English is required at grade C (or 4) or above (or equivalent O Level).

 

Facilities and Lecturers
Learning will take place at Exwick Sports Hub and at Victoria House. Students will have access to a wide range of specialist facilities on site, including access to our FIFA standard 3G football pitch, other industry specific resources and our dedicated, experienced staff.
In addition to being highly trained lecturers, our teaching team have extensive experience within the football industry. This includes holding FA and UEFA coaching qualifications, and experience working in professional football club academies. Staff who will support you on this programme:
From Plymouth Marjon University
  • Lee Ballard (MSc) – Academic Link Tutor – Exeter College

From Exeter College

  • Jack Gill (MA) – Deputy Head of Faculty
  • Dan Pulsford (BSc) – Programme Leader in Sport & PE
  • Todd Scrace (BSc) – Programme Leader in Sport & PE
  • Jon Hill (MA) – Programme Leader in Sport & PE
  • Ali Hill (MSc) – Programme Leader in Sport & PE
  • Jack McAndrews (MSc) – Programme Leader in Sport & PE
Additional Costs
  • Sports Coach UK courses £40 (offered in each year).
  • First Aid (optional) £40. Induction Activity £15
  • DBS check- approx £44
  • Sports Coaching Insurance £70/year (unless you already have personal coaching insurance).
  • Visits £15
  • CYQ level 2 course in year 2 (optional)-£75
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