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Sports Coaching Foundation Degree in Ilkeston

Cost£7,700.00
Duration30 weeks
DeliveryClassroom based
Start14 Sep 2026
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
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About this course

Sports Coaching Foundation Degree in Ilkeston. Classes run at Derby College Broomfield Hall Campus, full-time during the day.

The course covers sports coaching theory and practice across a range of sports, including cycling, golf, football, basketball, and athletics. You'll learn to analyse scientific data and turn it into training programmes. You'll also work with local sports clubs, developing coaching skills for athletes at all levels. The course runs over 30 weeks per year across two years.

You'll finish with a Foundation Degree in Sports Coaching.

Who this course is for

The course will enable you to develop knowledge and understanding of sports coaching in a specified context. It also allows you to analyse scientific data and convert it into coaching and training regimes.Our theory-into-practice philosophy will enhance your coaching knowledge and develop your vocational skills. You will be engaged in the process of encouraging athlete potential (whatever the level of participation) and preparing athletes for competition.Whether your sport of interest is cycling, golf, football, basketball or athletics, you can focus your studies to enhance your knowledge and develop your coaching skills.You will be given the opportunity to work with sports clubs in the local community, and you will develop progressive practices and coach specific skills that will help you prepare athletes at all levels for competitive environments. This unique blend of knowledge and skills is an integral part of the programme and opportunities around sports coaching at all levels will be incorporated into your studies, including working at elite levels.The course will serve as an advanced coaching programme for you if you wish to undertake coaching opportunities with sports clubs and National Governing Bodies.The programme is delivered at the Broomfield Hall campus and includes approximately three days a week contact time to allow time for independent study and coaching placements.The programme will run with a minimum of eight students.  This course is regulated by the OfS and the qualification is awarded by the University of Derby.

Entry requirements

You will need:64 UCAS pointsGCSE English Language and Maths at grade C (4) or above64 points equates to MPP on a Level 3 Extended Diploma or MM on a Level 3 Diploma. You will require DDE on three A-levels or CC from two A-levels.We'll accept up to 20 points towards the total from Level 3 qualifications such as AS Levels (where those AS Levels are not taken on to A2 Level), the Extended Project or Music qualifications. We also accept the Access to HE Diploma. We don't accept points from Key Skill

What you will learn

  • You'll develop knowledge of sports coaching principles across a range of sports.
  • You'll learn to analyse scientific data and apply it to training and coaching programmes.
  • You'll practise coaching skills in real community sports club settings.
  • You'll study how to prepare athletes for competition at all levels.
  • You'll explore how to encourage and develop athlete potential.
  • You'll build progressive coaching practices for competitive environments.

How you will learn

You'll study through a mix of classroom sessions and practical coaching work. The course uses a theory-into-practice approach, so academic learning is applied directly in coaching settings. You'll work with sports clubs in the local community as part of your studies. An interview is required before you start.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Derby College Broomfield Hall Campus will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Sports coach, works with athletes at club or community level.
  • Performance coach, supports athletes preparing for competition.
  • Community sports development officer, promotes participation in local sport.
  • School sports coach, delivers coaching sessions in a school setting.
  • Strength and conditioning assistant, supports athlete training programmes.
  • Sports coordinator, organises coaching and sporting activity for a club or organisation.

What you could study next

  • BSc (Hons) Sports Coaching, the natural next step to a full honours degree.
  • BSc (Hons) Sport and Exercise Science, broadens into the science behind performance.
  • Postgraduate Certificate in Education (PGCE) in Physical Education, for those who want to teach sport in schools.
  • National Governing Body coaching awards, specialist qualifications recognised within specific sports.
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