FdA Sports Coaching
Programme Specification
1.
Awarding Institution/Body
Teesside University
2.
Teaching Institution
Leeds City College
3.
Collaborating Organisations
(include type)
4.
Delivery Location(s)
[if different from TU]
5.
Programme Externally
Accredited by (e.g. PSRB)
6.
Award Title(s)
FdA Sports Coaching
7.
Lead School
School of Social Sciences and Law
8.
Additional Contributing
Schools
9.
FHEQ Level
[see guidance]
Level 5
10.
Bologna Cycle
[see guidance]
Short Cycle (within of linked to the first cycle)
Qualifications
11.
JACS Code and JACS
Description
C610 – The study of the delivery (teaching, instructing
and coaching) of enhanced sport performance and the
critical analysis of the integration of the variables
involved.
12.
Mode of Attendance
[full-time or part-time]
Full – Time and Part – Time.
13.
Relevant QAA Subject
Benchmarking Group(s)
Foundation Degree Qualification Benchmark Statements.
Hospitality, Leisure, Sport and Tourism Subject
Benchmark Statements.
14.
Relevant Additional External
Reference Points
(e.g. National Occupational
Standards, PSRB Standards)
SkillsActive Sports Coach Education Endorsement.
Horsforth Campus, Leeds City College
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Date of Production/Revision
16.
Criteria for Admission to the
Programme
(if different from standard
University criteria)
A typical offer is likely to be 2 x D at A level, or a Merit
profile in a relevant BTEC National Diploma, together with
a minimum of 4 GCSE grades at C or above including
English.
Students will be subject to the DBS (Disclosure of Barring
Services) process.
International qualifications will be assessed against these
criteria. Speakers of other languages need to have an
IELTS score of at least 6.0 or a recognised level 2
English qualification.
In the absence of formal learning qualifications
applications are welcomed from persons who can
demonstrate relevant work experience, including work in
a voluntary capacity. The course structure actively
supports claims for Accreditation of Prior Learning (APL)
and Accreditation of Prior Experiential Learning (APEL).
We welcome applications from mature candidates who
may not have met the academic criteria, but can
demonstrate a wealth of experience in their chosen field.
Candidates in this category are likely to be interviewed to
assess their suitability for the course and asked to
provide a portfolio of evidence to support their application.
All students must be able to demonstrate either by
qualifications or testing that they have the required
literacy skills to complete the course.
17.
Educational Aims of the Programme
The overall aims of the programme are to:
 Provide student focused and engaging opportunities to discuss and develop specific
content such as; theories of coaching pedagogy, scientific principles of coaching
practice sociological perspectives of sport coaching.
 Provide a challenging high quality vocational programme in the sports coaching
industries, including core and specialist modules, which facilitate access and
progression for a wide range of students from diverse and varied backgrounds.
 Provide curricula, informed by external sports coaching reference points, which develop a
range of technical, professional, vocational, employability, transferable and key skills
appropriate to the level of the award and industry demands.
 Provide the fundamental skills to develop independent and reflective learners in the
sports coaching industry.
 Provide students with an opportunity to undertake an ethical approach to both sports
coaching and independent research.
 Widen participation in sports coaching education and training and to increase access to
higher education from under-represented groups in the local community.
 Provide a framework in which employers, employer bodies and providers can
collaborate to develop the sports coaching curriculum.
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 Produce capable and well-rounded sports coaching graduates who will contribute to the
skill base of the local economy and region.
 Provide students with a broad range of work related learning opportunities across the
sports coaching sector.
 Enhance the employability and career prospects of all sports coaching students.
 Enable learners to progress onto an Honours Degree relevant to the sports industry.
Learning Outcomes
The programme will enable students to develop the knowledge and skills listed below. On
successful completion of the programme, the student will be able to:
Knowledge and Understanding
K1 Demonstrate the knowledge of the theoretical components of sports coaching.
K2
Demonstrate a comprehensive and detailed knowledge of the sports coaching
industry, being able to critically appraise and evaluate appropriate knowledge /
concepts as an aid to problem solving.
K3
Evaluate the moral, ethical and legal issues, which underpin both the study and
practice of sports coaching.
Cognitive/Intellectual Skills
C1 Appraise and evaluate evidence from appropriate sources to make independent
judgements in relation to sports coaching.
C2
Question orthodoxy of sports coaching literature, using balanced, logical and
supported argument.
C3
Demonstrate intellectual flexibility and openness to new ideas in a sports coaching
context.
C4
Confident and flexible in identifying and defining complex creative and practical
problems and the application of appropriate sports coaching knowledge, tools /
methods to their solution.
Practical/Professional Skills
P1 Can operate ethically in complex and unpredictable sports coaching context, requiring
selection and application from a wide range of standard or innovative sports coaching
techniques.
P2
Be able to operate autonomously with limited supervision or direction within agreed
guidelines and / or constraints.
P3
Manage and apply range of practical, academic and professional skills in the sports
coaching industry.
P4
Demonstrate skills in critical thinking and problem solving.
Key Transferable Skills
T1 Plan, manage and evaluate the acquisition of new sports coaching knowledge and
skills as part of a lifelong learning strategy.
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T2
Demonstrate both employment potential and ability to manage future professional
development in the sports coaching industry.
T3
Communicate clearly, fluently and effectively in a range of styles appropriate to the
sports coaching context and engage effectively in relevant academic discussion and
present arguments in a professional manner.
T4
Select, apply and evaluate appropriate data and statistical methods for sports
coaching based research.
T5
Select and evaluate software applications for different tasks within the context of the
sports coaching discipline.
T6
Recognise and evaluate factors, which enhance group processes and team working
and modify and evaluate own personal effectiveness within the sports coaching
industry.
Key Learning & Teaching Methods
The lecture programme will impart the necessary principles and concepts, which will then
be embedded in practical sessions.
The seminars will be a mixture of students and tutor led sessions considering practical
examples of the principles and concepts.
The tutorials will take the form of individual support and feedback for students by tutors or
other students.
Tutor led sessions will be held to provide an opportunity for students to work on examples
and case studies in the areas covered by the lectures.
Student led tutorials will consist of action learning activities, discussion groups and reportback sessions which will allow students to develop their research, communication and
teamwork skills.
Students apply theory into practice through work related learning, but also bring work
related experiences into the classroom e.g. experience sharing discussions and critically
analysing working practices.
Where appropriate embedded assessments and activities are based on
vocational/employability skills required in the sports coaching industry.
Group work will allow students to develop projects that include research, problem solving,
peer reflection and other teamwork skills.
Practical sessions will be used to supplement the theory and allow students to develop a
range of employability skills.
Work experience will form a vital part of the course. Opportunities exist for students to
undertake a range of placements, for example, community based and elite sports
coaching, teaching assistants, private sector coaching and sports development.
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Key Assessment Methods
Article.
Coaching Resource.
Coursework.
Debate.
Exam.
Practicals.
Presentations.
Portfolios.
Reflective Learning Logs.
Report.
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Programme Modules
(additional copies to be completed for each named pathway)
Level 4
Code
Title
Credits
Status
Non-Compensatable
20
20
20
20
20
20
Core
Core
Core
Core
Core
Core
Y
Y
Credits
Status
Non-Compensatable
20
20
20
20
20
20
Core
Core
Core
Core
Core
Core
Y
Y
Coaching Process
Coaching Practice
Professional Development 1
Sociology of Sport Participation
Sport Psychology
Training and Fitness
Compensatable
Y
Y
Y
Y
Level 5
Code
Title
Coaching Behaviour
Coaching Programme
Inclusive Recreation
Independent Study
Professional Development 2
Work Related Learning
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Compensatable
Y
Y
Y
Y
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Programme Structure
Overview of structure of the modules across the Academic Year.
Level 4:
The programme at level 4 is based on giving learners the underpinning knowledge and
skills in a wide variety of areas, to include: Coaching Process and Practice; Sociology
of Sport Participation; Sport Psychology and Training and Fitness, thus allowing them
to specialise at level 5. Within the Professional Development 1 module, the learners
are introduced to a range of academic skills, thus providing them with the necessary
skills to perform a range of academic tasks that are required in the other modules
delivered. For example, Harvard Referencing and bibliographies; presentation skills,
essay and report writing, note taking, listening skills, as well as time management and
organisational skills and an introduction to the concept of reflection and reflective
practice.
Coaching process will be delivered in semester 1, thus providing the learners with the
underpinning knowledge and experience to allow for practicals to take place within the
Coaching Practice Module during semester 2. It will also provide them with the
appropriate skills to aid them in finding suitable work experience placement at level 5.
Level 5:
The programme at level 5 challenges the learners to become more independent by
providing them with more autonomy, for example, giving them the opportunity to
choose the subject matter that they want to research as part of the Independent Study
Module. Alongside this, learners will be required to undertake, as part of the Work
Related Learning Module, a minimum of 80 hours of work experience in the sports
coaching industry. It is envisaged, that this will provide them with an opportunity to
develop themselves both personal and professionally and thus, gain the necessary
knowledge, skills and experience to gain employment in their chosen field upon
successful completion of their programme of study.
To complete the course on a full-time basis, students will attend for two academic
years and for those who wish to study through the part-time option, they will attend for
three academic years.
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FdA Sports Coaching Full-Time Structure
Level 4 (Year 1)
Semester 1
Semester 2
Coaching Process Coaching Practice
(20 Credits)
(20 Credits)
Sport Psychology
(20 Credits)
Training & Fitness
(20 Credits)
Professional Development 1 (20
Credits)
Sociology of Sport Participation (20
Credits)
Level 5 (Year 2)
Semester 1
Semester 2
Coaching
Inclusive Recreation
Behaviour
(20 Credits)
(20 Credits)
Independent Study
Coaching
(20 Credits)
Programme
(20 Credits)
Professional Development 2 (20 Credits)
Work Related Learning (20 Credits)
FdA Sports Coaching Part-Time Structure (Year 1)
Semester 1
Semester 2
Coaching Process
Coaching Practice
(20 Credits)
(20 Credits)
Professional Development 1 (20 Credits)
Sociology of Sport Participation (20 Credits)
FdA Sports Coaching Part-Time Structure (Year 2)
Students studying on a part-time basis would be expected to attend taught sessions
for 4 hours per week
Semester 1
Semester 2
Sport Psychology
Training & Fitness
(20 Credits)
(20 Credits)
Coaching Behaviour
Inclusive Recreation
(20 Credits)
(20 Credits)
FdA Sports Coaching Part-Time Structure (Year 3)
FdA Sport Coaching Year 3 (Part-time)
Semester 1
Semester 2
Independent Study
Coaching Programme
(20 Credits)
(20 Credits)
Professional Development 2 (20 Credits)
Work Related Learning (20 Credits)
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Support for Students and Their Learning
The award adopts the approach to student learning support as identified in the
Scheme programme specification.
 Tailored induction support begins before students arrive with the admissions team,
and is reinforced at the detailed induction programme.
 A robust communications system functions to give students access to lecturers and
management; this includes e-mail, the VLE and notice boards.
 All necessary information about the programme is provided by means of the student
handbook, module handbooks and the VLE.
 Each student is allocated a tutor for regular tutorials and personal development
planning. This is implemented in the first term and continued throughout the two
years of study.
 There is an extensive range of learning resources in the Library, supported by
specialist staff who provide bespoke study skills sessions for students.
 The College provides an extensive range of services for students, for example,
access to counselling, finance and welfare services.
 Support is available for students with additional learning needs.
24.
Distinctive Features
 The FdA Sport Coaching Programme is subject to high levels of employer
engagement in areas such as curriculum and module design. Employer
engagement is encouraged throughout the programme, particularly regarding
curriculum development, evaluation and placements.
 An emphasis on the balance between practical and employability skills and a strong
grounding in student led research.
 Students have access to an excellent range of facilities including: sports facilities
and fitness testing room.
 Extremely strong teaching team in terms of variety of sports coaching industry
experience and academic and professional qualifications.
 Moodle, the College’s VLE is used extensively to support learning.
 Wide and varied range of work placement opportunities in the sports coaching
industry, such as West Yorkshire Sport, Youth Sports Trust, Sports England,
Bradford City Council, Leeds City Council, York City Council, Leeds Carnegie
RUFC, Leeds Rhinos RLFC, Bradford City Football Club, Leeds United Football
Club, York City Football Club and County Football Associations, as well as a range
of sports clubs and organisations within the Yorkshire region, who can provide work
experience placement and opportunities for students to undertake action research
projects.
 Links within the college, for example, Sports Academies, Level 3 Sport and Public
Services students and students with additional learning needs.
 The HE Sport Programme Team is also in the fortunate position to offer overseas
placements for students at the National Institute of Sport in Vierumäki, Finland or
Toni and Gerhard’s Snowshop, in Alpendorf, Austria.
 Opportunity is given to acquire specialist additional qualifications such as, Coaching
Safeguarding and Protecting Children, Equity in Sport and How to Coach Disabled
People in Sport.
 Work Related Learning opportunities providing a valid range of sports coaching
experience, networking opportunities within the sports coaching industry and a
chance to apply academic theory in a working environment.
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Stage Outcomes (Foundation Degrees)
Please give the learning outcomes for interim stages of the programme for each named pathway or award, e.g. for Honours degrees programme,
Stage/Level 4(1) outcomes, and Stage/Level 5(2) outcomes and for Foundation Degrees, Stage 1/Level 4 and programme outcomes. Separate
Stage/Level 6(3) outcomes are not required as it is assumed that these are consistent with the programme outcomes I the programme
specification. (If there have been no significant changes made to the programme outcomes as part of the review, then the stage outcomes from
the original programme documentation can be included). Please add additional rows where necessary.
Key:
K = Knowledge and Understanding C = Cognitive and Intellectual P = Practical Professional T = Key Transferable [see programme specification]
NO
K1
Programme Outcome
Demonstrate the knowledge of the theoretical components of
sports coaching.
Stage/Level 4(1)
Identify and explain selected research methods used in the sports
coaching sector of the industries and apply them in defined and
limited contexts.
K2
Demonstrate a comprehensive and detailed knowledge of the
sports coaching industry, being able to critically appraise and
evaluate appropriate knowledge / concepts as an aid to problem
solving.
Describe, explain and use key areas of foundational knowledge
about the sports coaching sector and how they link to key
concepts.
K3
Evaluate the moral, ethical and legal issues, which underpin both
the study and practice of sports coaching.
Identify the moral, ethical and legal issues, which underpin both
the study and practice of sports coaching.
C1
Appraise and evaluate evidence from appropriate sources to make
independent judgements in relation to sports coaching.
Show an ability to gather records and describe, with guidance,
evidence from a range of sports coaching sources.
C2
Question orthodoxy of sports coaching literature, using balanced,
logical and supported argument.
Justify relevant conclusions in defined and limited contexts.
C3
Demonstrate intellectual flexibility and openness to new ideas in a
sports coaching context.
Recognise the way that ideas and concepts in the sports coaching
sector are constantly changing and evolving.
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C4
Confident and flexible in identifying and defining complex creative
and practical problems and the application of appropriate sports
coaching knowledge, tools / methods to their solution.
Given tools / methods can be accurately and appropriately applied
to a well-defined creative problem with an emerging appreciation
of levels of complexity.
P1
Can operate ethically in complex and unpredictable sports
coaching context, requiring selection and application from a wide
range of standard or innovative sports coaching techniques.
Be able to utilise a specified range of techniques appropriately and
with some skill within a well-defined context of the sports coaching
industry.
P2
Be able to operate autonomously with limited supervision or
direction within agreed guidelines and / or constraints.
Be able to show some limited autonomy, under direction or
supervision, within defined guidelines.
P3
Manage and apply range of practical, academic and professional
skills in the sports coaching industry.
Recognise appropriate practical, academic and professional skills
in the sports coaching industry.
P4
Demonstrate skills in critical thinking and problem solving.
Identify skills in critical thinking and problem solving.
T1
Plan, manage and evaluate the acquisition of new sports coaching
knowledge and skills as part of a lifelong learning strategy.
Identify own learning strengths and areas for development using
feedback from assessments and create a clear strategy for
personal improvement.
T2
Demonstrate both employment potential and ability to manage
future professional development in the sports coaching industry.
Identify and articulate personal skills, abilities, interests and
motivations and relate these to career opportunities in the sports
coaching industry.
T3
Communicate clearly, fluently and effectively in a range of styles
appropriate to the sports coaching context and engage effectively
in relevant academic discussion and present arguments in a
professional manner.
Demonstrate the use of communication skills as a practitioner but
also as a facilitator, in discourse, or in the conveying of information
in varying contexts. This may be oral, visual, written or multidimensional.
T4
Select, apply and evaluate appropriate data and statistical
methods for sports coaching based research.
Demonstrate an ability to understand the application of simple data
and statistical skills in various aspects of the sports coaching
industry.
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T5
Select and evaluate software applications for different tasks within
the context of the sports coaching discipline.
Use basic IT tools (e.g. word-processing; spreadsheets;
information searching) or basic technology linked to the sports
coaching industry in tutor-defined contexts.
T6
Recognise and evaluate factors, which enhance group processes
and team working and modify and evaluate own personal
effectiveness within the sports coaching industry.
Demonstrate an ability to work effectively with others to advance a
group learning experience or to complete a project.
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Map of Outcomes to Modules
Please provide a map for each named pathway or separate award. Insert outcomes key across the top of each column, adding in additional
columns where necessary, insert module names in the left of the grid and place an “A” in the box where the programme outcome is assessed.
For Undergraduate programmes please provide a map for each Stage, e.g. Stages 1 and 2 and programme outcomes for Honours
degrees, and Stage 1 and programme outcomes for Foundation Degrees.
Outcome Key
Level 4
Module Name
Coaching Process
Coaching Practice
Professional
Development 1
Sociology of Sport
Participation
Sport Psychology
Training and Fitness
Level 5
Coaching Behaviour
Coaching Programme
Inclusive Recreation
Independent Study
Professional
Development 2
Work Related
Learning
K1
K2
K3
A
A
A
A
A
C2
C3
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
P1
A
A
A
A
C4
P2
P3
P4
A
A
A
A
C1
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
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A
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A
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A
A
A
A
T2
A
A
A
A
T1
T3
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
T5
T6
A
A
A
T4
A
A
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A
A
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