Athlete Professional Development
About this course
FdA in Sport and Exercise Science. Core topics include Ethics & Professional Practice. Developed in collaboration with ProChance Football, the course is aimed at aspiring athletes across football and cycling. The programme features blocked on-campus delivery and remote study methods designed to support elite athletes and officials, and can lead to a BA (Hons) Sport Coaching and Development Top-up.
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Entry requirements
UCAS tariff: 72 A level: DDD T Level: Pass BTEC: MMP GCSE: GCSE Maths and English are preferred, however if you don't have these qualifications you will be able to undertake Maths and English at Level 2 as part of your course of study Access to HE: Pass Access to HE Diploma with 60 credits: 45 at Level 3 and 15 at Level 2 English language: IELTS: 6.0 (with at least 5.5 in each skills area)
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What students say
Based on about 10 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 98%
- Learning opportunities: 98%
- Assessment and feedback: 100%
- Academic support: 100%
- Organisation and management: 90%
- Learning resources: 90%
- Student voice: 97%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 15 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 65%
- Left higher education: 35%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 25 graduates, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- North East: 5%
- North West: 30%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 10%
- East Midlands: 35%
- London: 15%
- South East: 5%
- South West: 5%
Who gets in
Based on about 15 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 95%
- Other qualifications: 5%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Gold overall, Gold for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- ‘Me, Myself and I’ – Self-Managing Personal Development
- Positive Communication – Living with Others
- Leading and Following: Working in Teams
- The Working World – Navigating the Workplace
- Contemporary Issues: Evaluating Current Issues in Society and Sport
- Personal Development Project
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of Athlete Professional Development at University of Derby earn?
The median salary is £19,500 after 3 years, £24,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £19,000 and £27,000. The £24,500 median after five years is £3,000 less than the UK median for Sport and exercise sciences.
Are students happy with the teaching on Athlete Professional Development at University of Derby?
98% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for Athlete Professional Development at University of Derby?
The typical offer is DDD at A level. The average entrant had 103 UCAS points.
How many students continue on Athlete Professional Development at University of Derby?
65% of students continued into their second year, and 35% left higher education.