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Football and Community Sports Coaching with Arsenal (FdSc)

Quick facts:
UCAS Code: CX6D UCAS
Institution Code: L68 Level 5
Duration: 2 Years full time or 3 years part time
Location: Centre for Applied Sciences
What is this course about?
This exciting two year course will teach you the key elements of
Community Sports Coaching, with a particular focus on football
(carried out in partnership with Arsenal in the Community). You
will study modules such as multi-sports coaching, fundamentals of
Sports Science and physiology, which will give you exposure to a
broad range of practical skills and theoretical knowledge.
Who is this course for?
This course is for applicants who enjoy playing football and
have some experience in coaching sport and an interest in
education, mentoring and coaching young people in community
sports.
What do I need to get on the course?
You will need 160 UCAS points from one of the following, 2 A
Levels at grade C or above, including Biology, PE or Human Biology
(2 AS levels are equivalent to 1 A level), BTEC National Diploma in
Sports and Exercise Science, or a related area, with a MPP (Merit,
Pass Pass) profile, BTEC National Certificate with a MM (Merit,
Merit) profile An Access to Higher Education Certificate in
Science. In addition, GCSE grade C or above in English Language and
Mathematics, or equivalent FA Level 1 Football Coaching Award and
Criminal Records Bureau clearance (enhanced check).
Lack of formal qualifications need not be a barrier to study.
Relevant practical or personal experience, evidence of enthusiasm
and commitment are valuable assets, which will be taken into
account.
What will I study?
You will study modules such as multi-sports coaching,
fundamentals of Sports Science and Physiology, which will give you
exposure to a broad range of practical skills and theoretical
knowledge. Tailored to today’s community coaching sector, you will
benefit from an experienced course team, as well as the input of a
top premiership football club.
What qualification will I get?
Foundation Degree in Football and Community Sports Coaching with
Arsenal FC awarded by London Metropolitan University.
How do I get on the course?
Apply through UCAS www.ucas.ac.uk UCAS code CX6D, UCAS
Institution code L68
If you cannot find the information, you are looking for on our
website please contact the Course Information Unit on tel: 020 7700
9200 or email: courseinfo@candi.ac.uk
Course details: Click here to see the course
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Contact: arsenal@candi.ac.uk
