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Sports Coaching and Performance

Course details
  • FdSc
  • 2 Years
  • Full-time
  • 09/2025
  • Undergraduate
Course location
UWTSD Carmarthen
Awarded by:
University of Wales Trinity Saint David (Prifysgol Cymru Y Drindod Dewi Sant)

Course summary

The FdSc in Sports Coaching and Performance is a practice-based programme to prepare you for a career in the sports industry. Uniquely the course is based at UWTSD Carmarthen and delivered by Coleg Sir Gâr so you will be both students of UWTSD and Coleg Sir Gâr
This exciting programme is designed to ensure you experience a current and academically rigorous learning experience that meets the needs of local industry. You will be supported in your studies by a team of highly inspirational academic staff who have extensive experience of working and researching in the fields of sport coaching and performance.
The programme has strong links with elite professional teams such as the Scarlets and Swansea City FC, where students have the opportunity to gain industry experience at the highest level.
The degree also benefits from community links built up over many years, placing students in local schools and with National Governing Body Sports Development Officers which provide an insight into potential employment routes.

Modules

Level 4
o Introduction to Sports Science Concepts
o Sports Coaching
o Strength and Conditioning 1
o Work Based Learning 1
o Practical Sports Performance (Team)
o Learning in the Digital Era
Level 5
o Advanced Sports Coaching
o Strength and Conditioning 2
o Work-Based Learning 2
o Practical Sports Performance (individual)
o Changemakers: Creativity and Value Creation

Assessment method

Modules are assessed through a combination of assignments, case studies, logbooks and practical skills assessments.

How to apply

Apply by
29 January

This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.

Application codes

Course code:
C611
Institution code:
C22
Campus name:
UWTSD Carmarthen
Campus Code:
T

Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

  • Year 1

Entry requirements

Qualification requirements

UCAS Tariff - 48 points

48 UCAS points, however we are keen to judge each applicant on merit through a formal interview. Mature students with relevant experience will also be considered.

Additional entry requirements

Criminal records declaration (DBS/Disclosure Scotland)

Historical entry grades data BETA

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Fees and funding

Tuition fees

LocationFeeYear
England£9535Year 1
Northern Ireland£9535Year 1
Scotland£9535Year 1
Wales£9535Year 1
International£12635Year 1

Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website.

Additional fee information

No additional fees or cost information has been supplied for this course, please contact the provider directly.

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