FdSc SPORT DEVELOPMENT & COACHING

CAREER PROSPECTS

Graduates will be able to progress onto further study with LJMU to complete an Honours degree in Sport Coaching. The career pathway for a sport development practitioner and coach is varied. There are over 10,000 related posts in the UK with organisations such as national governing bodies, local authorities, private organisations, education providers and local and national charities.

WORK-RELATED LEARNING

As sport development and coaching are about improving performance and making a difference to people’s lives, a key feature of the course is the work-related learning links that are embedded throughout the two years of study. By applying the theoretical knowledge from the course to a range of practical situations, you will develop your skills, professional network and identify essential work skills to enable you to make informed career choices.

At Everton Football College we will assist you to gain experience with a range of providers including Everton in the Community, local school schemes, Challenger USA, local authorities and football in the community schemes both home and abroad.

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

FdSc Two years full-time

UCAS code: SDC1

UCAS Tariff points required: 88 A-Levels minimum requirement: 2

BTEC Extended Diploma grades/subjects required: MMM from relevant subject area

GCSE Standard Grade: Grade 4 or above in English Language and Maths. Equivalent qualifications may be accepted.

Interview required? No (UCAS application form only)

DBS Check required: Yes

MODULES (LEVEL 5)

Sport Development & Social Issues, Applied Sport Coaching, Talent Identification, Community Engagement in Sport, Research Methods & Sport Business.

MODULES (LEVEL 4)

Academic and Research Methods, Foundations of Sport Development, Sports Coaching & Leadership, Motor Learning & Skill Acquisition, Sport, Health & Society, Events Organisation.

COURSE OVERVIEW • Opportunities for work with Everton in the

Community through their sport development and coaching initiatives

• Opportunities for coaching experience both home and abroad in each year of study

• Partnerships with Everton Football Club and Everton in the Community

• Joint collaboration with Liverpool John Moores University for access to additional resources

• Pathway to level 6 BA (Hons) study with LJMU

• Mixture of practical and theory elements to bring learning to life

SPORT DEVELOPMENT & COACHING

At Everton Football College we are extremely proud to be part of the Everton family. The Everton Sport Development & Coaching foundation degree offers you the chance to work with a Premier League Football Club and study a range of topics that impact sport, professional clubs and the wider community. You will enjoy a Nil Satis, Nisi Optimum approach to your education and have the opportunity to bring learning to life with access to world-class opportunities.

“I never thought that I would study at University but this degree has given me the opportunity to combine academic study while gaining valuable coaching experience with Everton in the Community. I enjoy the different approaches to the course and the chance to study at LJMU and Everton. This has also given me the opportunity to continue playing football for Everton Football College in the National Youth League. I aim to complete the foundation degree and continue my last year with LJMU studying an Honours Degree in Sport Development.” Cameron Grant, student

“The environment for Higher Education study at Everton suits me. The class sizes are small, the tutors are supportive and the different assessment methods enhance the learning experience. I am able to develop and use my practical coaching experience within my athletics coaching and gain an understanding of how sport is organised within the UK and how it contributes to society. I never thought I would go to University but I am really glad I made the decision to study at Everton Football College.”Aimee Pierce, student

As an Everton Football College student in partnership with LJMU you can benefit from the following enrichment opportunities:

Lifestyle fitness centres/core fitness - reduced rate membership to fitness gyms across Liverpool.

Football training - access to play for LJMU teams and Everton Football College teams - playing in the most prestigious leagues/competitions in the UK.

FURTHER INFORMATION Please contact Maxine Spooner, Head of HEI Everton Football College on:

0151 319 4120 or maxine.spooner@evertonfootballcollege.com

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