Chelsea Football Club Foundation Coaching and Development FD

<strong>Use sport for social change with our Chelsea FC Foundation Coaching and Development degree with UEFA C Diploma</strong><br/><br/>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.<br/><br/>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.<br/><br/>You will learn at multiple locations, including::<br/><br/>• St Mary’s University<br/><br/>• Stamford Bridge<br/><br/>• The Chelsea training ground in Cobham<br/><br/>Following graduation, you can progress onto our one-year top-up degree, Chelsea FC Foundation Coaching and Development BSc (Hons). <br/><br/><strong>UEFA C Diploma integration</strong><br/><br/>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. <br/><br/>• Boost employability with the current industry standard qualification for grassroots and youth coaching.<br/>• Gain hands-on experience in player development, session planning, and reflective practice, all backed by the latest UEFA research.<br/>• Complete a mandatory step towards the UEFA B Licence and beyond<br/><br/>*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<br/><br/><strong>Expert teaching and support</strong> <br/><br/>You will learn from research-active academics who coach for Premier League Football Academics and grassroots-level organisations. <br/><br/><strong>World-class facilities and the latest technology</strong> <br/><br/>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: <br/><br/>• Fitness and Conditioning Suite<br/><br/>• Sir Mo Farah Athletics Track<br/><br/>• Performance Hall<br/><br/>• Biomechanics Laboratory.<br/><br/><strong>Professional experience with the Chelsea FC Foundation</strong> <br/><br/>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: <br/><br/>• coaching<br/><br/>• performance analysis<br/><br/>• schools<br/><br/>• social inclusion<br/><br/>• health and wellbeing<br/><br/>• disability<br/><br/>• talent identification<br/><br/><strong>Why St Mary’s?</strong><br/><br/>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.