Course description
This course brings together the exciting disciplines of sports
development, sports management and coaching science, designed
specifically for graduates wishing to face the challenges of a rapidly
changing industry. It has been developed in close consultation with a
number of high-profile industry bodies to ensure that when you graduate
you’ll be well prepared for work in this competitive and exciting
discipline.
You need a certain amount of creativity when developing sport, as
well as a comprehensive understanding of the principles behind coaching
science and this course will provide you with all of this and more.
Links have been developed with a number of key partners for example the
Club Managers Association of Europe, the RFU and Dorset FA. You will
benefit from an increasing numbers of guest lectures from companies such
as FIFA. Other links exist with England Athletics, Wessex Volleyball,
Southampton FC, and AFC Bournemouth.
"My placement within Guildford FC allowed me to coach a
vast amount of age ranges and ability levels. I had my own under 7s team
I coached and managed. This opportunity hugely impacted my career. I
have networked with coaches and gained so much experience.” – Freddie
Shaw, 2016
