FdA Sports Coaching

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Key benefits to students studyingat Wigan & Leigh Collegen We provide you with all the advantages of a university education combined with full library resources and electronic access to extensive databases for researchn One-to-one friendly and supportive advice servicen Industry-based expert tutors with a wealth of knowledgen Small group sizes and good communication with tutorsn A compact timetable providing you with the flexibility and opportunity to organise your time to gain valuable work experience to enhance your CV and career prospectsn Good access to technical resources

Partnership with UCLanAs a student on a course awarded by UCLan you are also a student of that university. This means that you have access to facilities including library, social facilities and the Students’ Union.

Career opportunitiesn Sports Developmentn Sports Coachingn Events Management

Progression opportunitiesn BA (Hons) Top-up Sports Coachingn Teacher Training Opportunities

Fees/fundingOur fees are £6,000 (2015/16 academic year). Students can apply for loans via Student Finance England. Apply online to Student Finance England www.gov.uk/apply-online-for-student-finance

You may also apply for a maintenance loan for your living costs and a maintenance grant if you have a household income below £42,000. As a full time student with us any of your earnings are not taken into account when calculating household income.

For more information on estimating what your loan repayments will be visit www.direct.gov.uk/student-finance/repayments

How to applyInternal applicants can pick an application form from the College. External applicants need to apply through the UCAS website:www.ucas.com/apply

Application and selectionSuccessful applicants may be required to attend an interview with the Programme Coordinator. This is designed to be an informal meeting, providing you with the opportunity to see if the programme is suitable for your career aspirations.

Wigan & Leigh College endeavours to ensure that the information provided in this publication is accurate at the time of going to press. All courses are offered subject to student numbers and the College reserves the right to amend, withdraw, or amalgamate any of the courses, fees, services, locations or facilities described at any time. The College cannot accept liability arising out of such changes or connected to such changes, however it will undertake to minimise disruption to students. February 2015.

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Ian Gaskell Course:FdA Sports CoachingProgression: Employed by Wigan Athletic Community Trust asa Football Officer.

Kirsty ChapmanCourse:FdA Sports CoachingProgression: The former Bolton Wanderers women’s striker completed her Foundation Degree and is now studying to be a teacher.

Joseph Pryle Course:FdA Sports Coaching achieveing a First Class Honours Degree (Top up).Progression:Now studying on MPhil/PhD in Sports Coaching at UCLan.

James BrooksCourse: Progressed from the Level 3 Extended Diploma onto the FdA Sports Coaching.Progression: Played for the England Colleges team and represented his country in a 1-0 victory over Wales.

Course introductionThis course is all about Sports Coaching. It will provide you with the practical and theoretical skills to build a career in coaching at various levels in a wide range of sports.

Course contentYou will study:n The Coaching Process n FUNdamentals of Sports Coaching n Club and volunteer Developmentn Sports Event Managementn Personal and Vocational Development n Delivery of Sport and Physical Activity. n Sports Research n Coaching Multi-Sportsn Sport Development n Analysing and Improving Performance n Sports Talent ID

You will also undertake a Professional Work Placement.

DurationFull-time over two academic years.

How will I be assessed?Through practical coursework, competence test and some written assessments.

Course entry requirementsExtended Diploma/Diploma, PPP or MP profile or A Level grade C (80 UCAS points). Non-standard applications and mature students are considered on an individual basis in relation to practical knowledge and academic achievement.

Students conquer 32Kms of rapids in Ardeche, France

Aim high with the winning Rugby Development Squad

Where are they now...

Carl Wild Football DevelopmentCoach & Sports Lecturer

Former Wigan Athletic & Crewe Alexandra centre of excellence coach.

Rebecca Armstrong Sports Lecturer

Qualified Sports Leaders Tutor for the Leadership Academy.

Gareth Heyes Rugby DevelopmentCoach & Sports Lecturer

Former academy playerat Salford Red Devils& RFL coach.

Where will I study? Leigh Sports Village

n World class facilities at Leigh Sports Village n Highly experienced teaching teamn Nationally recognised Leadership Academy n Annual training campn Partnership with Leigh Centurions n Local, regional & national competitions

Why study with us?You will:n Be prepared for a career in this ever expanding industryn Be taught by expert tutors who have a wealth of knowledge and professional experiencen Gain a qualification that is recognised by major professional bodies and employersn Have opportunities to network with local employers from the sports coaching industry n Gain a wide range of employability skills and career opportunitiesn Understand the theoretical concepts to deliver coaching sessionsn Analyse sports performancen Organise sports eventsn Use the outstanding sports facilities at Leigh Sports Villagen Gain recognised coaching awards in a wide range of well-known and alternative sportsn Study in smaller, friendly classes n Study close to home and reduce costs on accommodation and travel