FDSc Sports Coaching
Buckinghamshire New UniversityHigh Wycombe, United Kingdom
Course overview
Do you dream of working in the sport sector as a coach? This two-year foundation degree gives you the right mix of academic theory and workplace experience to help you get ahead in your coaching career. Using our state-of-the-art Human Performance, Exercise and Wellbeing Centre, you can learn through experience and get ahead from day one.
This course is perfect for you if you already work in sports or dream of getting involved in coaching.
Key highlights
- Blends academic coaching theory with practical workplace experience
- Access to state-of-the-art Human Performance, Exercise and Wellbeing Centre
- Hands-on, experiential learning from day one
- Suits those already working in sport or new to coaching
Entry requirements
- UCAS tariff points: 56-80 — A typical offer will require a UCAS tariff score of: 56 - 80 UCAS points can be obtained through qualifications such as A levels, T levels, BTEC or an Access to Higher Education course in a relevant subject.
Scholarships
BNU Asylum Seeker Scholarship
BNU Refugee Scholarship
Vice Chancellor’s International Student Scholarship
One off fee reduction of £1,500, £3,000 or £5,000 available to all applicants paying overseas fees on their first year of study.
Careers this course leads to
- Sports coach
- Community sports coach
- Sports development officer
- School sports coach
- Performance coach
Cost of study
UK/Home: £9,535 per year | International: £15,150 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 Buckinghamshire New University, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.
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