Level 5 FdSc Sports Coaching, Education & Development (Full-Time)

UCAS Institution Code: L42       UCAS Course Code: C654

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Year 1

• Research and Study Skills for HE

• What is Research?

• Fundamentals of Sports Coaching

• Sports Coaching and PE Experience 1

• Understanding Learning for Teaching and Coaching

• Teaching and Learning: Theory to Practice

• School Sport and PE: Primary Education

• Sport Development Principles

Year 2

• Research Project

• Developing Physical Literacy in Young People

• Sports Coaching and PE Experience 2

• An Introduction to the Classroom

• Teaching in the Digital World

• School Sport and PE: Secondary Education

• Contemporary Issues in Sport

A minimum of 48 UCAS Tariff points from:

• GCE A and AS Levels with at least one subject at A Level 

• BTEC National (Diploma or Extended Diploma) in a relevant subject

• Access to HE Diploma

• T Levels

• Scottish Higher/Advanced Higher with at least one subject at Advanced Higher

Plus

• GCSE English – Grade C/4 or above

*For mature applicants, some experience may be taken in lieu of A Levels/BTECs

EU and International Applicants

• ENIC confirmed equivalent of 48 UCAS points

• IELTS with an overall score of 6.0 and a minimum of 5.5 in each component. Equivalent English language qualifications are acceptable for applicants not requiring a Tier 4 student visa

Other Entry Requirements

Applicants will need to undertake a DBS criminal record check to study on this programme. This can be paid for using the Career Degree Bursary. Learn more about the DBS Check.

The assessment methods typically used throughout the programme include:

• Practical assessments

• Written examinations

• Coursework portfolios

• Written assessments

Progression
The course is designed to prepare and aid learners for a career in the sports coaching, teaching and sports development industries. Many previous learners have attained employment within these fields on completion of their Foundation Degree, whilst others have chosen to progress onto the BSc (Hons) Sports Coaching, Education and Development (Top-Up) at Lincoln College.

Per Academic Year

• Home Students - £8,000

• International Students - £9,500

Tuition fees will remain unchanged for the duration of a student’s continuous enrolment.
 

Additional Course Costs

• Sports kit - £130 (compulsory)

• DBS check - £48.20 (compulsory)

• Additional coaching courses (optional) - varying costs

Please see the full ‘HE Terms and Conditions’ for details of additional library and printing costs associated with this programme.

Additional compulsory course costs can be paid for using the Career Degree Bursary. The scheme allows students to access the bursary (up to a maximum value of £500 for full-time or £250 part-time students) for additional optional courses, workshops, professional memberships and resources. There is no cash alternative. Students who wish to access opportunities in excess of the Career Degree Bursary may do so at full cost to themselves.

BGU

This course is validated by the Bishop Grosseteste University. The validating institution is responsible for awarding the qualification at the end of the programme. Students on validated courses are OfS registered, funded and taught at Lincoln College and it is the responsibility of the College to manage all aspects of this provision. The validating institution maintains an oversight of the programme throughout the academic year and must be satisfied that students are being taught in line with the required academic standards of the awarding institution. For full details and information of the responsibilities and conditions of study of both Lincoln College and the validating partners please see the Policies section.