Are you passionate about a career in the football industry? If so, come and study with Leyton Orient in 2023/4.
Leyton Orient Trust’s two-year Foundation Degree programme is a course designed for individuals wanting to attain a university qualification and are passionate about pursuing a career in the football industry.
Students develop the necessary skills, qualities and characteristics that are required to work within professional football club community departments or national governing bodies.
Delivered in partnership with the University of South Wales, all lectures, seminars and tutorials are delivered in a supportive and inspirational club environment via online material. A combination of pre-recorded and live online sessions are produced by University of South Wales Lecturers and facilitated at Leyton Orient Trust by our Club Mentor’s.
Alongside the academic element of the course, students will complete up to 200 hours of voluntary coaching within the community, alongside the Community Trust and academy staff, allowing the students to embed and develop the coaching techniques learnt within lectures.
Through Leyton Orient Trust’s partnership with the University of South Wales, all students will be enrolled as a student at the university. Students will be able to access the university’s online library, blackboard and learning materials, providing them with the best possible learning platform to excel within.
There is also an opportunity to undertake a 1-year ‘top-up’ degree after completing this to gain a full degree (BSc).
Course Summary
Academic Qualification
FdSc Football Coaching and Development (2-years)
There is also an opportunity to undertake a 1-year ‘top-up’ degree after completing this to gain a full degree (BSc).
Content
FA Level 1 and 2 Award in Coaching Football
Community football development
Principles of coaching
Teach you aspects of children’s and youth coaching, football coaching, football development, social inclusion and sports management skills
Year 1
Technical Planning and Reflective Practice in Football
Football Coaching: Theory to Practice
Introduction to Sports Development
Introduction to Sports Science for Football
Football Event Management
Academic Research and Study Skills
Year 2
Football in Society
Youth Football Coaching
Project Operations Management
Sport Placement (Double Module)
Physical Education and School Sport
Year 3 (Top Up)
Applied Professional Project (Double module)
Strategic Sports Development
Performance Football Coaching: Theory to Practice
Contemporary Issues in Sports Coaching
The Business of Football
Potential Future Employment Opportunities
Football Development Officer
Community Football Coach
Elite Football Coach
Performance sport support roles e.g. Sport Scientist, Strength & Conditioning Coach, Performance Analyst
Primary School Teacher
Physical Education Teacher
College Sport Lecturer
Sports Tutor
Sports Business Owner
Fitness Instructor and Personal Trainer
The 1-year ‘top-up’ is required by most of these as full degrees are essential criteria for most jobs. A PGCE is also required for Teaching roles.
Costs
The course costs students £8,000-£9,000 per academic year (to be confirmed); however, this cost is covered by student finance.
Start Date
September 2023
Prerequisites to Apply
BTEC Diploma: MM in a relevant subject or;
A Level: DD, in Science, Mathematics, Physical Education or Psychology, but to exclude General Studies
For further information on the course and how to apply please contact andree.selner@leytonorienttrust.org.uk or click on the following links:
Foundation Degree Community Football Coaching and Development | University of South Wales
BSc (Hons) Community Football Coaching and Administration (Top Up) | University of South Wales