BA (Hons) Sports Coaching Science (UCFB Etihad Campus) Bachelor's degree at University Campus of Football Business Limited

This module will enable you to develop awareness and understanding of the key fundamentals sports coaching, integrating theory with practice and sharing knowledge and understanding through discussion and debate. The practical element of coaching will allow you to gain experience in and an understanding of the cognitive process of coaching. You will learn what a coach needs in order to function effectively and safely in a variety of situations, developing reflective skills and identifying which t

As a sports coaching practitioner, you will utilise numerous approaches to enhance performance. This module will provide you with the foundation of knowledge to apply scientific coaching principles to effectively support teams and individuals. The module will examine the role of sports science within coaching. As well as the theoretical underpinning, you will gain an understanding of applied practical methods to support teams and individuals effectively. The module will equip you with the confid

In order for you to achieve your university and future workplace goals, you need to be aware of a number of personal qualities and behaviours that can impact your ability to succeed. It is also important that you understand the industry and societal context in which you plan to work. This module aims to introduce you to personal and professional factors relevant to employment in the sport industry, and to enhance your awareness of the industrial landscape. Additionally, it will support you in de

This module will develop your core understanding of sport in community projects and education settings. You will explore the role of community-based youth sport initiatives and how these are conducted in schools. Coaching theory will be applied to age and ability-related practical sessions and you will learn how to support and engage community groups via sport and education. You will also develop a clear understanding of your own strengths and weaknesses, through reflection, specifically in rela

The purpose of this module is to provide you with the necessary attributes and knowledge to enable you to develop the technical performance of young players. You will examine the principles of play in a variety of different sports, how you can develop individuals' understanding of the game and how to manage mistakes within practice situations. Taking a player-centred approach which allows the player to be actively involved in their own learning and development through decision-making and problem

This module introduces you to the fundamental psychological concepts involved in a variety of performance psychology including; sport, exercise, and performing arts. The module will give you preliminary understanding of the conceptual and methodological approaches underpinned by appropriate theoretical knowledge. You will be introduced to the key topics which will enable you to understand the historical context of performance psychology along with important behavioural, emotional and cognitive p

You will critique the literature and evidence behind the scouting process and the predictors of talent used across a range of sports. You will evaluate talent identification processes that exist across a variety of different sports and within other countries. Through application of key theories and critical analysis of processes in place within industry, you will review the role of the coach in talent development processes in a chosen sporting field. Furthermore, you will examine the support mec

The primary focus of this module is on how to coach strength and conditioning activities within sporting environments. You will be introduced to scientific knowledge so that you can evaluate the specific requirements of an athlete or team, and apply relevant strategies for improving performance. You will also study athlete development and injury prevention. The practical element of this course will give you the opportunity to deliver relevant strength and conditioning training sessions safely an

Following on from your previous training regarding personal qualities and behaviours that can impact your ability to succeed, this module focuses on developing your practical skills relevant to a workplace environment. This module will ask you to apply your knowledge and personal skillset to problem-based learning scenarios, and live projects. You will learn project management skills, develop your personal pragmatism, and enhance your industry-based interests and understanding. You will work bot

As a practitioner in your discipline you will be required to engage in evidence-based practice. This module supports your ability to become an evidence-based practitioner by providing you with an introduction to the processes involved in conducting research within your discipline and equipping you with the skills and knowledge to be able to critically analyse the work of others. This module will build on skills and knowledge which you will have acquired throughout your course so far, and has bee

This module provides an introduction to learning and teaching in physical education. You will acquire the skills, knowledge, values and attitudes needed for healthy living and contribute to the development of school sport and wider educational environment. Through a combination of theory and practical activity, you will build confidence and competence which critically examines strategies and techniques used in successful teaching.

You will see how individual experiences impact on coping skills and stress regulation and how interventions may enhance health, well-being and performance. You will be able to show competence in aligning relevant psychological testing with pertinent performance issues and appropriate interventions.

This module will give you critical insight into how coaching, psychology, physiology, and strength and conditioning impact on performance at the highest level. The module will follow an interdisciplinary approach to high performance coaching across a range of sports, allowing for the application of theory to practice. You will synthesise theory and evidence-based practice to evaluate appropriate training programmes and critically analyse existing approaches to high performance coaching. You will

As a coaching practitioner you will be expected to have a broad knowledge of a number of relevant aspects of performance. These include biomechanics, physiology and psychology. This module will build on these elements with a specific focus on how they can be applied in real-world settings. You will develop specific knowledge of how the body functions and how this impacts on performance in different sports. This knowledge will then be used to develop hands-on experience of applying relevant theor

This module provides you with the opportunity to synthesise the knowledge and skills you will have developed during the course of your studies and independently design, develop and execute an individual professional project. This project aims to investigate an original contemporary industry-relevant issue and will be a platform through which you will demonstrate the knowledge, skills, understanding and expertise you have developed in your discipline thus far. It is expected that your project out

Following on from your previous training regarding personal qualities and behaviours that can impact your ability to succeed, this module focuses on practical application of that knowledge during a workplace visit. Until now, your modules have provided learning opportunities about the industry and societal context in which you plan to work. This module aims to introduce you to a workplace environment. Doing so will allow you to enhance your awareness of the industrial landscape through experienc

This module aims to provide a framework where sports coaches can apply technological advancements to enhance the analysis of sports performers. They will develop techniques to evaluate sports performance, particularly technical, tactical and physiological analysis. This will include a review of pertinent scientific elements of training and performance. Furthermore, the role of self-awareness and personal reflection will be explored to allow the students to be able to action plan effectively.

This module will provide you with the opportunity to identify the skills, competencies and experience required for successful development to embarking on their university degree and successfully completing it and progressing on to a range of potential future career areas. Central to the developmental process is for you to cultivate the reflective skills, openness