Overview
Upon successful completion of the Football Coaching, Performance and Development (Hons) programme offered at Edinburgh Napier University , you will be a degree qualified coach in the many different facets of football, whilst also graduating with the UEFA C, UEFA B and UEFA Youth B licence qualifications. In your 4th year of study, you will be able to specialise by carrying out a relevant piece of research and where appropriate, start working towards your UEFA A Licence, UEFA Elite Youth A Licence, or UEFA Goalkeeping B, as an integral part of the Work-Based Learning module.
You will gain experience in Performance Analysis using Hudl – the world-leading sports analysis software. In addition, upon successful completion of modules relating to Performance Analysis and appropriate experience within a performance analysis role, you will be eligible for certification through Hudl Academy and accreditation to the International Society for Performance Analysis of Sport (ISPAS) at levels 1 and 2 (membership fee payable to ISPAS by individuals).
You will be supported to find suitable voluntary work place experiences throughout your degree aligned to your stage of development through our own contacts and those of the Scottish FA. These will enable you to further develop your skills on and off the pitch, gaining valuable insight into the working practices of clubs at different levels of football from grassroots to professional.
Careers
Career opportunities include:
- Head Coach
- Active Communities Officer
- Recruitment and Scouting Analyst
- Graduate Assistant Football Specialist
- Youth Development Sport Scientist
- Academy Coach
- Player and Coach Development Manager
- Football and Sports Development Coach
- Football Analyst
Accreditation
ACCREDITED BY: Scottish FA accreditation; International society of performance analysis of sport accreditation; HUDL Academy.
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Courses include:
- Sport Science and Coaching
- Research Methods in Football
- Coaching Children
- Coach Education
- Psychology in Football
- Anatomy and Physiology for Football
- Applied Football Physiology
- Player Welfare
- Leadership and Management in Football
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Duration
- Full-time
- 48 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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Credits
Delivered
Campus Location
- Edinburgh, United Kingdom
Disciplines
Coaching Sport and Exercise Science View 588 other Bachelors in Sport and Exercise Science in United KingdomExplore more key information
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Academic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
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Other requirements
General requirements
SQA Higher:
- BBBC including Biology or Chemistry or Physics or Psychology at grade C.
A Level:
- BCC including Biology or Chemistry or Physics or Psychology or PE.
- GCSE Grade C/4 in Maths, English and an additional Science (Biology, Chemistry or Physics) or Double Award Science at Grades C/4 also required.
- Award of Diploma with 27 points overall with three HL subjects at grades 6, 5, 4 including a Science at minimum grade 5.
- 4 points in SL Maths (excluding Maths Studies), English & one of Biology, Chemistry or Physics.
And:
- Scottish FA Level 1.3 Coaching Youth/Adult Award (OR the Scottish FA Goalkeeping Award) AND the Scottish FA Level 1.3 Coaching Children Award AND the Scottish FA Children’s Wellbeing Coaching Award.
- Please note we can consider the FA level 1 as an acceptable equivalent to Scottish FA Level 1.3 Youth/Adult Award.
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International Applies to you
Applies to youNon-residents20310 GBP / year≈ 20310 GBP / year -
Domestic Applies to you
Applies to youCitizens or residents1820 GBP / year≈ 1820 GBP / year
Additional Details
- England, Wales, Northern Ireland, and Republic of Ireland £9,250
- Overseas and EU £20,310
Living costs
Edinburgh
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
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