Football Coaching and Performance - BA (Hons)

University of Bedfordshire

Turn your passion for football into a career with our specialist course, focused on developing you as a knowledgeable, reflective and employable football coach. Combining academic study with extensive practical experience, the course develops the knowledge and skills needed to plan, deliver and evaluate coaching; develop players; analyse performance; and create positive football environments.

\ We increase the employability of our graduates by being a Higher Education Partner of the Chartered Institute for the Management of Sport and Physical Activity (CIMSPA). You also have the opportunity to gain a free CIMSPA qualification in Gym Instruction. The University has been awarded 2-star accreditation from British Universities and Colleges Sport (BUCS), recognising our commitment to providing a high-quality, inclusive football and futsal offer.

\ Develop your practical, coaching and analytical skills using specialist sport and performance facilities and technology, including: * a purpose-built strength and conditioning facility * free gym and Olympic weight room * sports arena * multi-use games areas * Sports therapy and rehabilitation MSK centre with sports injury clinic * sports massage rooms * industry-standard performance-analysis technology * Nacsport video-analysis systems * In-Play Sports online performance-analysis software * Catapult GPS player-monitoring technology.

\ Football industry experience sits at the heart of the course. Our relationships with professional clubs, grassroots organisations, coaches, analysts, coach developers and other football professionals allow you to connect what you learn at University with the realities of working in the game. You can also gain experience with football organisations across the region, including in professional, non-league, grassroots and community environments. The University is an official partner of Luton Town FC. This relationship creates opportunities that can include: * work experience and placements * training-ground visits * observation of professional coaching environments * guest speakers and masterclasses * match-day experiences * behind-the-scenes access * opportunities to learn from professionals working within the club.

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