4B032E - Foundations of Football Coaching 01 Sep 2026 - 31 Aug 2032 | Version 1

Associated Module Information

Module Code: 4B032E
Module Title: Foundations of Football Coaching
Faculty: Faculty of Life Sciences and Education
Faculty Group: Sport
Faculty Sub Group: Football Coaching
Module Leader: Jonathan Jones
Module Team: Melanie Tuckwell, Nathan Evans, Dean Parsons
First Intended Intake: SEP 2026 Final Year of Intake: 2031
Date Closed:
Credit Value: 30 Credit Level: 4
Language: English
Percentage of Module Taught in Welsh: 0
Equivalent Module:
HECOS codes: 100095 - sports coaching
HECOS Code Weighting: 100

Document Version Information

Version 1
Valid From 01 Sep 2026
Valid To 31 Aug 2032

Module Aims

The main aims of the module are: 

  • To introduce students to the key theories, practices, and methods that underpin effective coaching. 

  • To develop students’ ability to plan, deliver and reflect on inclusive and engaging coaching sessions. 

  • To support students in forming their coaching identity through self-awareness, critical reflection and practical experience. 

Content Summary

This module gives you the core foundations of football coaching and the tools you need to plan, deliver, and evaluate purposeful, inclusive, and engaging coaching sessions. You will dive into the essentials of coaching philosophy, motivation, communication, planning, and the stages of learning all while developing the behaviours that define effective modern coaches. 

Through a blend of practical delivery, focused theory, and guided reflection, you will learn how to design coaching environments that challenge, inspire, and develop players. You’ll experience what it means to lead a session, adapt on the spot, and communicate clearly with individuals and groups. 

You will also be introduced to reflective practice, helping you become a critically aware, adaptable coach who understands not just what to coach, but why and how. By applying theory directly to practice, this module supports you in building your professional identity and developing the transferable skills needed to thrive in work-based learning and across the coaching and sport industry. 

Learning and Teaching Methods

Activity Type Hours
Seminars 42
Guided Study 114
Practical Classes and Workshops 14
Formative Assessment 10
Summative Assessment 60
Problem/Challenge based learning 60
Total Hours Selected 300

Learning Outcomes

# Learning Outcome
LO1 Demonstrate understanding of key concepts, methods and behaviours associated with planning, delivering and evaluating coaching sessions.
LO2 Reflect on personal coaching experiences to identify strengths, areas for development and shape a coaching philosophy/identity

Module Requisites

N/A

Assessment Criteria

Assessment Category Assessment Type Description Duration Word Count Weight (%) Best of? Pass Mark
Asynchronous Assessment Portfolio The Coaching Portfolio provides students with the opportunity to demonstrate critical thinking, planning, and reflective skills in line with the University's emphasis on assessment as a tool for learning. This portfolio also scaffolds the development of key academic and professional writing skills that will be built upon in later modules 0 2500 50 No 40
Synchronous Onsite Practical Assessment Practical Coursework (Onsite) The Practical Delivery component reflects the applied, industry-facing nature of the course, supporting the development of graduate attributes such as communication, leadership, and digital fluency. It provides a meaningful opportunity to demonstrate applied competence in coaching, in line with professional standards and expectations. 25 N/A 50 No 40

Assessment Matrix

Assessment Type Learning Outcomes
LO1 LO2
Portfolio ✘ ✔
Practical Coursework (Onsite) ✔ ✘

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