
Coaching: Sport and Fitness FdSc
Course Overview - Coaching: Sport and Fitness FdSc
Why choose this course?
Our FdSc sports coaching degree has been designed to offer our students a hands-on approach to learning coaching skills and approaches whilst incorporating our outstanding geographical location within North Wales.
The course:
Provides you with all the necessary skills and insight required to work within the sports and fitness industry
Involves collaboration with external partners including Widnes Vikings Rugby League Club, Mold Boxing Club, the Football Association of Wales and local businesses such as Fervid Fitness and Planetree Adventu...
Why choose this course?<br/>Our FdSc sports coaching degree has been designed to offer our students a hands-on approach to learning coaching skills and approaches whilst incorporating our outstanding geographical location within North Wales.<br/><br/>The course:<br/>Provides you with all the necessary skills and insight required to work within the sports and fitness industry<br/>Involves collaboration with external partners including Widnes Vikings Rugby League Club, Mold Boxing Club, the Football Association of Wales and local businesses such as Fervid Fitness and Planetree Adventure to help ensure you leave us with a CV bursting with number of recognised awards and qualifications<br/>You can also choose to enrol onto the 1-year top-up if you choose to continue, which will provide you with a full BSc (Hons) qualification.<br/><br/>Key Course Features: <br/>The programme has additional, free of charge, integrated qualifications embedded within it: Level 2 Gym Instructor, Level 3 Personal Trainer, Hudl Sportscode Scripting Levels 1 & 2, Leaders Awards and Level 1 qualifications in numerous sports and activities as well as basic operating qualifications. <br/>The programme offers real-world opportunities to experience the workplace <br/>The programme is taught by lecturers from a wide range of backgrounds who are experienced, applied practitioners (from sports coaches to analysts, psychologists, and physiologists) and researchers within the fields of sport and exercise.<br/>Study in a British Association of Sports and Exercise Sciences (BASES) accredited laboratory.<br/>Field trips to explore the sport and fitness challenges within North Wales.<br/>Cutting-edge technology including our strength & conditioning suite and human performance lab to support your understanding and enjoyment of the topics covered. <br/>We have an excellent support and personal tutor system to ensure students are supported throughout their studies. <br/>Collaboration with external partners ensures students can leave us with a CV bursting number of recognised awards and qualifications, helping to get that first foot on the employment ladder.<br/>Our partnership with Rugby League’s Widnes Vikings will provide you with the opportunity to access real-world learning experiences within an elite sporting environment and benefit from a wealth of professional knowledge.
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Course Details
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Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
2 Years
Start Date
21/09/2026
Campus
Wrexham (Main Campus)
Application Details
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
FDSF
Institution Code
G53
Points of Entry
Year 1
Entry Requirements
UCAS Tariff
48
72
Our general entry requirement for the foundation year is 48-72 UCAS tariff points but all applications are considered individually and we consider work experience, vocational training/qualifications as well as motivation and potential to succeed. The programme welcomes applications from anyone who can demonstrate a commitment to the subject and the potential to complete their chosen programme successfully. This can be established by showing appropriate academic achievements or by demonstrating that they possess the knowledge and ability equivalent to the academic qualifications.
Scottish Higher
48-72 UCAS Tariff points
Access to HE Diploma
48-72 UCAS Tariff points
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
48-72 UCAS Tariff points from International Baccalaureate Certificates
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)
48-72 UCAS Tariff points
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
AS
Accepted alongside A-Levels as part of overall 48-72 UCAS Tariff requirement.
Scottish Advanced Higher
48-72 UCAS Tariff points
Cambridge International Pre-U Certificate - Principal
48-72 UCAS Tariff points
Extended Project
Accepted as part of overall 48-72 UCAS Tariff requirement.
Leaving Certificate - Ordinary Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)
Accepted alongside Irish Leaving Certificate Higher Level as part of overall 48-72 UCAS Tariff requirement.
A level
Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (last awarded Summer 2024)
Accepted as part of overall 48-72 UCAS Tariff point requirement.
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Fees and funding
Region | Costs | Academic Year | Year | |
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England, Northern Ireland, Scotland, Wales, Republic of Ireland | £9,535 | 2025/26 | Year 1 |
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