Coach Soccer in The USA! UCLan Students may be interested to know that following graduation they can qualify for a 12 month Visa to coach football in The USA. They may also be interested to know that during their studies they can work their summer vacation in The USA coaching football. UK International Soccer are... Continue Reading →
Recently, 3rd year students on the Performance Analysis for High Performance Sport module got the chance to take part in a unique practical experience during the Blackpool Vs Gillingham EFL League 1 fixture. As fans headed for their seats with a pie and a hot drink, our students followed with a notepad and pen. They were tasked... Continue Reading →
Callum Barlow, a second year Sports Coaching student shares his experience working with Blackpool Football Club for the 2016/17 season. Callum is one of many students who has used UCLan's industry links to gain valuable experience working in professional sport. Early July 2016 my journey with Blackpool first team started. I met up with Head... Continue Reading →
Christopher Neil Gunn Lecturer in the School of Sport and Wellbeing has recently set up links with Chorley RUFC for UCLan students to complete projects with them. Chorley RUFC are an ambitious club moving to new facilities in the near future and our students have recently carried out recommendations for the club regarding school links,... Continue Reading →
The international connection with the University of Paris-Est Creteil (UPEC) continues to provide valuable learning opportunities for UCLan students. Last October, we were visited by staff and students from UPEC. During their visit, our lecturers here at UCLan delivered sessions relating to PE and coaching for both our current students as well as our friends from Paris. This... Continue Reading →
Academics from UCLan and St Mary's University have successfully won £22,000 from the Higher Education Funding Council of England’s (HEFCE) Catalyst Fund. They plan to launch a 18-month project, designed by John Stoszkowski (Sports Coaching) from UCLan, Liam McCarthy and Joana Fonseca (Physical and Sport Education) from St Mary’s University. It will see students across both... Continue Reading →
Matt Chadwich is a 2nd year BA (Hons) Sports Coaching and Development student who has been working part time as a Community Trust coach alongside his studies. He began his coaching journey by volunteering at a summer camp in 2016, after 200 hours of volunteering work he got a offered a job as a part... Continue Reading →
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