6B027E - Advanced Football Coaching 01 Sep 2026 - 31 Aug 2032 | Version 0
Associated Module Information
| Module Code: | 6B027E | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Module Title: | Advanced Football Coaching | ||
| Faculty: | Faculty of Life Sciences and Education | ||
| Faculty Group: | Sport | ||
| Faculty Sub Group: | Football Coaching | ||
| Module Leader: | Jonathan Jones | ||
| Module Team: | Dean Parsons, Nathan Evans, Melanie Tuckwell | ||
| First Intended Intake: | SEP 2026 | Final Year of Intake: | 2031 |
| Date Closed: | |||
| Credit Value: | 30 | Credit Level: | 6 |
| Language: | English | ||
| Percentage of Module Taught in Welsh: | 0 | ||
| Equivalent Module: | |||
| HECOS codes: | 100095 - sports coaching | ||
| HECOS Code Weighting: | 100 | ||
Document Version Information
| Version | 0 |
|---|---|
| Valid From | 01 Sep 2026 |
| Valid To | 31 Aug 2032 |
Module Aims
The module will:
Allow you to take responsibility to apply pedagogical theory in designing inclusive, participant-centred coaching programmes that promote effective learning and engagement.
Develop your critical understanding of how to design and sustain coaching environments that are inclusive and supportive for all participants.
Help you to critically evaluate coaching practice through structured reflective processes that foster the ongoing development of coaching identity and professional behaviours.
Content Summary
Advanced Football Coaching takes everything you’ve learned at Levels 4 and 5 and pushes you into the world of high-level, applied coaching. You’ll explore advanced concepts such as coaching environments, detailed session planning, and practice design: all while learning how to work effectively with others and tailor your coaching to the needs of both individuals and teams.
You’ll venture deeper into your coaching philosophy and identity, using critical reflection to understand who you are as a coach and how you want to lead. By applying inclusive, evidence-informed methods, you will enhance your coaching practice across a range of contexts and player groups.
Through real-world case studies, flexible online tasks, and reflective challenges, you’ll develop the ability to adapt your coaching to match physical, social, psychological, and tactical needs. This module strengthens your skills in critical thinking, problem-solving, teamwork, and leadership, all essential for real-world coaching.
By the end, you’ll be prepared to coach with confidence and professionalism across grassroots, community, and academy environments, ready to meet the demands of the modern game.
Learning and Teaching Methods
| Activity Type | Hours |
|---|---|
| Seminars | 26 |
| Guided Study | 120 |
| Problem/Challenge based learning | 54 |
| Practical Classes and Workshops | 30 |
| Formative Assessment | 10 |
| Summative Assessment | 60 |
| Total Hours Selected | 300 |
Learning Outcomes
| # | Learning Outcome |
|---|---|
| LO1 | Appraise appropriate pedagogical approaches and planning frameworks to design participant-centred coaching programmes |
| LO2 | Critically evaluate coaching practice through structured reflective processes that foster the ongoing development of coaching identity |
Module Requisites
N/A
Assessment Criteria
| Assessment Category | Assessment Type | Description | Duration | Word Count | Weight (%) | Best of? | Pass Mark |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Synchronous Onsite Oral Assessment | Practical / Clinical Viva (Onsite) 1 | The Reflective Viva provides students with the opportunity to demonstrate critical thinking, planning, and reflective skills on their coaching journey to date, in line with the University's emphasis on assessment as a tool for learning. This VIVA also scaffolds the development of key academic and professional skills that will be built ensure the student is ready for employment | 30 | N/A | 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 (CIMPSPA). | 20 | N/A | 50 | No | 40 |
Assessment Matrix
| Assessment Type | Learning Outcomes | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| LO1 | LO2 | ||
| Practical / Clinical Viva (Onsite) 1 | ✔ | ✘ | |
| Practical Coursework (Onsite) | ✘ | ✔ | |