Chelsea Football Club Foundation Coaching and Development - Foundation Degree

St Mary's University, Twickenham

**Use sport for social change with our Chelsea FC Foundation Coaching and Development degree with UEFA C Diploma**Develop an in-depth understanding of the football industry with our Chelsea Football Club (FC) Foundation Coaching and Development degree, now with UEFA C Diploma integration. You will study a range of topics and build critical skills.Our coaching and development course is in collaboration with the Chelsea Football Club Foundation – a world-renowned charity that uses football to improve young people’s lives.You will learn at multiple locations, including::• St Mary’s University• Stamford Bridge• The Chelsea training ground in CobhamFollowing graduation, you can progress onto our one-year top-up degree, Chelsea FC Foundation Coaching and Development BSc (Hons). **UEFA C Diploma integration**The UEFA C Diploma is officially integrated into the second year of the degree*. This internationally recognised qualification gives you a head start in your professional coaching career. • Boost employability with the current industry standard qualification for grassroots and youth coaching.• Gain hands-on experience in player development, session planning, and reflective practice, all backed by the latest UEFA research.• Complete a mandatory step towards the UEFA B Licence and beyond*Students must have Introduction to Coaching Football (FA Level 1), Safeguarding Children in Football, and Introduction to First Aid in Football before the start of their second year**Expert teaching and support** You will learn from research-active academics who coach for Premier League Football Academics and grassroots-level organisations. **World-class facilities and the latest technology** On our Chelsea FC Foundation Coaching and Development degree, you will use the latest technology to analyse performance and coaching. You will also access our world-class sporting facilities, including the: • Fitness and Conditioning Suite• Sir Mo Farah Athletics Track• Performance Hall• Biomechanics Laboratory.**Professional experience with the Chelsea FC Foundation** Due to our unique collaboration with the Chelsea FC Foundation, you can experience a variety of work placements. You could work on projects and programmes related to: • coaching• performance analysis• schools• social inclusion• health and wellbeing• disability• talent identification**Why St Mary’s?**You will gain skills and support to make a positive impact – for yourself and for others – through high-quality teaching, real-world experience, and a community that lifts each other up. Our campus is a London oasis – blending city energy with open green spaces to think, connect, and grow.

School of Sport, Exercise and Applied Science