Sports Coaching Education and Development

About this programme

The FdSc Sports Coaching, Education and Development programme is a highly vocational foundation degree that combines academic study with extensive practical experience in sports coaching, physical education and sport development settings. Through a blend of classroom-based learning and authentic industry experiences, you will develop the knowledge, skills and professional behaviours required for careers in sports coaching, physical education, sport development and the wider physical activity sector. At Lincoln College University Centre, students will not just learn about coaching and physical education, they will actively deliver it. Working closely with local infant and primary schools, students plan, deliver and evaluate physical education lessons and physical activity programmes that support children's physical literacy, fundamental movement skills and overall holistic development. These authentic experiences allow students to apply theory in real-world settings whilst developing the teaching, coaching, employability skills valued by employers. By gaining practical experience throughout your studies, students can graduate with a strong understanding of sports coaching, physical education and sport development, alongside the professional skills and industry experience needed to help succeed within the sport and physical activity sector. The programme is delivered through a condensed timetable, with teaching typically taking place over two days per week. This approach allows students to balance their studies alongside employment, coaching commitments, volunteering opp