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University of Central Lancashire: Elite Coaching Practice
| Institution | University of Central Lancashire |
|---|---|
| Department | School of Health, Social Work and Sport |
| Web | http://www.uclan.ac.uk |
| cenquiries@uclan.ac.uk | |
| Telephone | 01772 892400 |
| Study type | Taught |
MSc
Summary
**If you’re interested in developing and improving team performance, our Elite Coaching Practice course is for you. It’s the result of an exciting collaboration between us and Pentagon Sport, to produce the first endorsed level 4 UK Coaching Certificate.**
You’ll develop your critical understanding of the theories and practice of sports coaching and acquire a range of intellectual, professional, managerial and transferable skills that are essential for the modern sports coach.
You’ll either be focusing on the development of the very best performers, and maximising their potential in competition, or looking at how athletes develop, from children to elite adults.
Emphasis throughout the programme is on developing your critical reflective and analytical skills from both a theoretical and applied perspective.
**Why study with us**
- Our programme is highly flexible and student-centred. Students can engage with the programme in person or remotely, based on their personal and geographical restrictions.
- Tutors will work with you to ensure your Masters journey is meaningful to you and your current working environment. Assessments will be co-created allowing you flexibility to address specific topics of interest explored within the programme.
- Many students progress onto the course from non-traditional academic routes. We welcome learners from industry and have experience of supporting the development of academic skills to successfully engage with the programme.
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | Applicants should hold a 2:2 degree or equivalent professional experience or learning in a related field. |
| Location | Main Site Admissions Office Corporation Street Preston PR1 2HE |
Summary
**Course overview**
If you’re interested in developing and improving team performance, our Elite Coaching Practice course is for you. It’s the result of an exciting collaboration between us and Pentagon Sport, to produce the first endorsed level 4 UK Coaching Certificate.
You’ll develop your critical understanding of the theories and practice of sports coaching and acquire a range of intellectual, professional, managerial and transferable skills that are essential for the modern sports coach.
You’ll either be focusing on the development of the very best performers, and maximising their potential in competition, or looking at how athletes develop, from children to elite adults.
Emphasis throughout the programme is on developing your critical reflective and analytical skills from both a theoretical and applied perspective.
**Why study with us**
You have a choice of two pathways, either elite performance or talent development, and both will challenge you to experiment and innovate as you critique current practice.
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | Undergraduate degree or equivalent; Working towards /completed a UKCC level 3; Applicants where English is not the first language need to demonstrate their ability in the English language through obtaining an IELTS score of 6.5 or above across all competencies, or equivalent. |
| Location | Main Site Admissions Office Corporation Street Preston PR1 2HE |
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