Football Coaching and Development FdA (HTQ)
The Football Coaching and Development 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 Type University Level / Higher Technical Education
- Subject Area Health and Sport - HTE
- Qualification Foundation Degree (FdA, FdEng, FdSc)
- Study Mode: Full Time Only
- 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 £8495 (full time)
- Course Code CC67 FdA/FCD
- Overview
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The Football Coaching and Development Foundation Degree course has achieved Higher Technical Qualification status meaning skills are even more aligned to the industry.
The course runs in partnership with Exeter City Football Club, utilising their extensive knowledge of football coaching and development from their community initiatives to their elite performance programme. Industry work placements provide you with the opportunity to practically apply your extensive knowledge base gained throughout the course. Opportunities will be provided to achieve Football Association (FA) endorsed coaching qualifications to enhance employability. Additional qualifications available include FA Level 1, UEFA C and UEFA B Licences. Additionally, students take part in a range of football-related trips and visits including residentials to Wembley Stadium and St George’s Park.
Former students include the Head of Coaching and Player Development and the Foundation Phase Lead Coach at Exeter City Football Club, a Devon FA Football Development Officer, a Director of Football working in New Zealand, a Programme Leader at Exeter College and a Secondary School PE Teacher.
The programme is delivered by a combination of lectures, seminars, practical sessions, lab sessions and group work. This will include practical sessions on our 3G pitch at Exwick Sports Hub. Much of the programme is assessed through course work, which will take the form of written reports, presentations, practical sessions and examinations.
Additional Inclusive Qualifications:
In conjunction with the programme, further relative qualifications are available, including Futsal Level 1, FA Level 1 & 2 coaching courses, FA Youth Awards (Module 1 & 2), and ISSA Street Soccer Level 1.Topics will include:
Year 1 –
- Football Development
- Football Business and Finance
- An introduction to Performance Analysis
- Football in the Community
Year 2 –
- Talent Identification and Player Development in Football
- Managing Football Events
- Essentials of Sports Science for Coaching
- Coaching Theory and Methods
Academic Enhancement Modules (Year 1 and 2)
- Academic, Personal and Professional Development
- Foundations of Coaching and Instructing
- Critical Investigation in Sport Leisure and
- Outdoor Adventure.
Placement Learning: Integrating Theory with Practice.
Click here to view the Programme Handbook for this course: FdA FCD Programme Handbook
- Entry Requirements
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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
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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
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- 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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