Sports Performance and Coaching

Two years full-time or three years part-time.

The course will allow students to focus on equine sports or human sports and will consider the impact of a wide range of factors on ability to perform in elite sports.

This course combines practical and theoretical study. Students will study a core of modules including topics such as coaching theory and practice, sports psychology, human anatomy and physiology and performance analysis. They will also then choose specialist modules relating to equine sport or human sport. As a Foundation Degree this course also includes a significant amount of industrial experience.

Stage one

At stage one students develop an understanding of human anatomy as well as techniques used to analyse performance. Coaching theories are analysed and students participate in a range of practical coaching activities. Topics related to maximising performance such as nutrition, training and fitness are also covered.

Stage two

At stage two students extend their understanding and knowledge of coaching techniques and develop an appreciation of sports psychology. Elite athlete lifestyle development is explored and students undertake an extended period of industrial experience.

• The course makes use of the excellent range of sport and equine resources at Moulton College
• Students will have the opportunity to complete UK coaching awards
• The course includes a good mix of practical and theory sessions

• Athlete lifestyle development
• Coaching theory and practice
• Human anatomy and physiology
• Performance analysis
• Technological developments in performance and coaching
• The psychological basis of sport and exercise

This course includes a wide variety of assessment methods including written work, presentations, practical project work and time constrained assessment. The assessment is continuous throughout the course.

A number of career opportunities are open to students completing this course. This might include acting as coaches to individuals and teams, sports development officers, roles within sporting organisations and work allied to the health professions.