Are you passionate about a career in the sports 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 sports industry. 

Students develop the necessary skills, qualities and characteristics that are required to work within sport development roles at a local, regional or national level; as well as grassroots or elite coaching roles. 

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 400 hours of voluntary coaching within the community, alongside Leyton Orient Trust staff, allowing the students to apply and develop the coaching techniques learnt within lectures. The types of coaching opportunities available to students on the course are in schools, estate-based, football college programme, academy, fitness and mental health sessions.

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 have access to the university’s online library and virtual learning environment, which houses all the course content, 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 Sports 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  

Year 1

  • Managing Sport​

  • Sports Development in Practice ​

  • Introduction to Sports Development​

  • Introduction to Sports Science for Coaching​

  • Introduction to Sports Coaching​

  • Academic Research and Study Skills ​

Year 2

  • Sport Placement (40c) ​

  • Project Operations Management​

  • Physical Education and Community School Sport ​

  • Community Sports Development ​

  • Sports Coaching and Leadership​

Year 3 (Top Up)

  • Applied Professional Project (40c) ​

  • Strategic Sports Development​

  • Critical Issues in Sports Coaching & Leadership​

  • Leadership in Sport​

  • Creatively Teaching P.E, Health & Wellbeing​

Potential Future Employment Opportunities

  • Sports Development Officer

  • Community Sports Coach

  • Elite Sports 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 courses and how to apply please contact andree.selner@leytonorienttrust.org.uk or click on the following links:

Foundation Degree Sports Coaching and Development | University of South Wales

BSc (Hons) Sports Coaching and Development (Top Up) | University of South Wales