Performance Analysis and Coaching Science with Foundation Year
University of DerbyDerby (Kedleston Road), United Kingdom
Course overview
• Start your degree with a foundation year to gain a valuable introduction to sports science and achieve your full BSc (Hons) qualification in four years of study • Realise your ambitions: this route is ideal for anyone considering a change of career or taking up a completely new subject area • Focus on the interdisciplinary nature of performance analysis and coaching • Gain vital insights into real-world practice, including unique opportunities to go on work placements and internships with professional clubs • Combine theoretical knowledge and practical skills in our state-of-the-art facilities, including our performance analysis suite in the Sports Centre • Harness the latest coaching and performance analysis technologies, such as Sports Code, Dartfish and Quintic
Key highlights
- Foundation year introduces sports science before full BSc (Hons) study
- Ideal route for career changers or those new to the subject
- Interdisciplinary focus on performance analysis and coaching
- Work placements and internships with professional clubs
- Performance analysis suite in the Sports Centre
- Hands-on use of Sports Code, Dartfish and Quintic technologies
Entry requirements
- UCAS tariff points: 72 — Requirement: What we're looking for Requirement: What we're looking for UCAS points: 72 A Level: DDD T Level: Pass BTEC: MMP GCSE: GCSE Maths and English are preferred, however if you don't have these qualifications you…
- A-level: DDD — …What we're looking for Requirement: What we're looking for UCAS points: 72 A Level: DDD T Level: Pass BTEC: MMP GCSE: GCSE Maths and English are preferred, however if you don't have these qualifications you will be able to…
- T-level: Pass — …looking for Requirement: What we're looking for UCAS points: 72 A Level: DDD T Level: Pass BTEC: MMP GCSE: GCSE Maths and English are preferred, however if you don't have these qualifications you will be able to undertake Ma…
- BTEC: MMP — …Requirement: What we're looking for UCAS points: 72 A Level: DDD T Level: Pass BTEC: MMP GCSE: GCSE Maths and English are preferred, however if you don't have these qualifications you will be able to undertake Maths and Englis…
- Access to HE Diploma: Pass — Pass; with 60 credits: 45 at Level 3 with a minimum
Scholarships
Full Payment Discount
If you pay your annual tuition fee in full ahead of enrolment, you will benefit from a £1,000 discount.
Up to £1,000Sports Scholarships - Individual and Team Sport Scholar
Up to £3,000 fee subsidy and support services.
Sports Scholarships - Performance Team Sports Scholar
Up to £3,000 fee subsidy and support services.
Talented Athlete Award
Please contact the provider.
Vice-Chancellor's Scholarships
Vice-Chancellor’s Scholarships - £2,000
Up to £2,000
Careers this course leads to
- Performance analyst
- Sports coach
- Video analyst
- Talent development coach
- Sports development officer
Cost of study
UK/Home: £9,535 per year | International: £17,500 per year
Admission
Applications are made through AHZ at no cost. Share your transcripts, English test scores and personal statement, and your AHZ Counsellor will review your profile, submit your application to University of Derby, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.
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