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Foundation Degree in Science - FdSc
Wrexham (Main Campus)
Full Time
Sep 2026
2 Year
\ 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.
The course:* Provides you with all the necessary skills and insight required to work within the sports and fitness industry * Involves collaboration with external partners to help ensure you leave us with a CV bursting with number of recognised awards and qualifications * Helps you to get that first foot on the employment ladder. * Leads onto the enrolment of 1-year top-up if you choose to continue, which will provide you with a full BSc (Hons) qualification. * \*is part of a subject area rated 2nd in Wales for satisfaction with teaching in the Sports Science subject league tables, The Guardian University Guide 2022.
Key Course Features:* 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. * The programme offers real-world opportunities to experience the workplace * 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. * Study in a British Association of Sports and Exercise Sciences (BASES) accredited laboratory. * Field trips to explore the sport and fitness challenges within North Wales. * Cutting-edge technology including our strength & conditioning suite and human performance lab to support your understanding and enjoyment of the topics covered. * We have an excellent support and personal tutor system to ensure students are supported throughout their studies. * 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. * 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.
Accommodation (Single EN-Suite) - 124.50 (Per week)
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