Program Overview

Program Details

Program Overview

The Chelsea Football Club Foundation Coaching and Development FdSc is a two-year program that aims to develop students' understanding of the football industry and equip them with critical skills in coaching and development.

Course Content

The program consists of various modules that cover topics such as:

• Football Study Skills
• Foundation Phase Player Development
• Youth Development Phase Development
• Introduction to Coaching Football through Games
• Introduction to Football and Community Impact
• Professional Practice and Development in Football
• Academic Study Skills
• Research in a Football Environment
• Coaching Football Through Games
• Introduction to Performance Analysis in Football
• Adapted Football Provisions within the Community
• Professional Practice and Development in Football 2
• MDT Approaches to Player Development

Entry Requirements

• 48-72 UCAS points, including a six-unit, Level Three qualification (A level/BTEC National or equivalent)
• Minimum GCSE grade 4/C in English Language and Maths
• Vocational experience within related areas is essential
• DBS check is required for placement programs

Fees and Funding

• Home students: £9,535 per year
• International students: £17,100 per year
• Additional costs include National Governing Body awards and living expenses

Teaching Methods

• Practical sessions
• Seminars
• Lectures
• Workshops
• Observations
• In-situ practicals
• Problem-based sessions
• Technology-based sessions
• Peer teaching

Assessment Methods

• Presentations
• Group work
• Workshops
• Practical sessions

Career Opportunities

• Academy football
• Football club foundations
• Schools and PE teaching
• Colleges
• National governing bodies
• County football associations
• Women's high-performance centers

Research Areas

• Football and community impact
• Coaching and development
• Performance analysis
• Adapted football provisions

Contact Information

• Program Lead: Alex Cattini
• Career Services: for further information on work and postgraduate opportunities.