Coaching: Sport and Fitness FdSc

Why choose this course?<br/>Our FdSc sports coaching degree has been designed to offer our students a hands-on approach to learning coaching skills and approaches whilst incorporating our outstanding geographical location within North Wales.<br/><br/>The course:<br/>Provides you with all the necessary skills and insight required to work within the sports and fitness industry<br/>Involves collaboration with external partners including Widnes Vikings Rugby League Club, Mold Boxing Club, the Football Association of Wales and local businesses such as Fervid Fitness and Planetree Adventure to help ensure you leave us with a CV bursting with number of recognised awards and qualifications<br/>You can also choose to enrol onto the 1-year top-up if you choose to continue, which will provide you with a full BSc (Hons) qualification.<br/><br/>Key Course Features: <br/>The programme has additional, free of charge, integrated qualifications embedded within it: Level 2 Gym Instructor, Level 3 Personal Trainer, Hudl Sportscode Scripting Levels 1 & 2, Leaders Awards and Level 1 qualifications in numerous sports and activities as well as basic operating qualifications. <br/>The programme offers real-world opportunities to experience the workplace <br/>The programme is taught by lecturers from a wide range of backgrounds who are experienced, applied practitioners (from sports coaches to analysts, psychologists, and physiologists) and researchers within the fields of sport and exercise.<br/>Study in a British Association of Sports and Exercise Sciences (BASES) accredited laboratory.<br/>Field trips to explore the sport and fitness challenges within North Wales.<br/>Cutting-edge technology including our strength & conditioning suite and human performance lab to support your understanding and enjoyment of the topics covered. <br/>We have an excellent support and personal tutor system to ensure students are supported throughout their studies. <br/>Collaboration with external partners ensures students can leave us with a CV bursting number of recognised awards and qualifications, helping to get that first foot on the employment ladder.<br/>Our partnership with Rugby League’s Widnes Vikings will provide you with the opportunity to access real-world learning experiences within an elite sporting environment and benefit from a wealth of professional knowledge.

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