By KLTV Newsdesk –
The Huddersfield Town Foundation is hosting an open evening next month to give prospective students a chance to learn more about their foundation level degrees in Sports Coaching.
There are two pathways available to prospective students: Community Football Coaching & Development or Sports Coaching & Development.
As part of the course, students have the opportunity to study at the John Smith’s Stadium, and also have the ability to take part in placement opportunities on the Foundation’s community programmes across Kirklees.
Prospective students and their families can learn more in an open evening at the stadium’s Fantastic Media Suite, 5,30 pm – 7 pm on Friday 4 June. Attendance can be booked online.
The two-year courses have been developed in partnership with the University of South Wales and EFL Trust.
The Foundation says the courses aim to develop the skills and qualities required to work within professional and community sports.
Key modules on the Community Football Coaching & Development pathway include:
- Football Coaching: Theory to Practice
- Introduction to Sports Science for Football
- Football in Society
- Physical Education and School Sport
Students on this pathway also have the option to complete an extra year of study to obtain a full BSc undergraduate degree.
Key modules on the Sports Coaching & Development pathway include:
- Introduction to Sports Coaching
- Managing Sport
- Project Management
- Physical Education and School Sport
Students will be predominantly based in Huddersfield but will spend a minimum of five days a year at the University of South Wales’ coaching and performance centre in Pontypridd, Wales.