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Get a degree in cycling
Carlton Reid May 10 2007, 12:15pm
Replacing the mortarboard with a bike helmet, the University of Derby in Buxton has created what it's billing as the world's first degree in cycling. It's a Foundation Degree in Sports Coaching for cycling coaches
“We believe this degree choice is the first of its kind in the world,” said programme leader Paul Jakubowski.
Jakubowski developed the new degree with Brendan Meehan and Strategic Sports Management Master’s student Richard Clark.
Clark, aged 70, recently gained a 2:1 for his BSc in Sports Studies.
“I’ve always been active in sport,” said Clark. “I’ve been a coach education tutor and heavily involved with cycling, so I’ve got a long background in the subject. I love learning, it keeps the brain active.
The FdA Sports Coaching – Cycling Pathway degree was developed in conjunction with British Cycling.
Keith Florey, Coaching and Education Manager for British Cycling, said:
“The University’s development of this new ‘Cycling Pathway’ for the Foundation Degree in Sports Coaching is testament to cycling’s growth and development as a sport and the growing culture of sports coaching as a profession.
“British Cycling has been very keen to work with Paul, Richard and the Sports Coaching team to incorporate our coaching qualifications into the ‘Cycling Pathway’, and we’re keen to support the University of Derby Buxton with future developments on this course.”
