Sports Coaching and Development

About this programme

This course will be delivered across Villa Park, Aston Villa Brookvale Inner City Academy, Alexander Stadium, and Birmingham City University campuses. These facilities will expose you to state-of-the-art sport and development environments and access to cutting-edge resources and designated sport areas.... This course will be delivered across Villa Park, Aston Villa Brookvale Inner City Academy, Alexander Stadium, and Birmingham City University campuses. These facilities will expose you to state-of-the-art sport and development environments and access to cutting-edge resources and designated sport areas. This course content is designed to ensure graduates develop the pedagogical practice required to coach participants of different ages and abilities across the School and Community delivery areas of the Aston Villa Foundation. After graduation, you will be positioned to gain employment in sports coaching and community-based development roles. You can also continue your undergraduate studies at Birmingham City University on their BSc (Hons) Sports courses. We will help you develop an understanding of your coaching philosophy and explore industry and socio-cultural factors influencing the broader context of sport and the work of the Aston Villa Foundation. You will apply the theoretical underpinnings of coaching and have access to hands-on experiences across various community settings. Furthermore, you will learn about sport development principles and how they align with community work by addressing societal and contemporary issues.