Football Studies with Placement and Sport Foundation

Leading directly on to our highly regarded sports degrees, this one-year foundation programme will equip you with the skills you’ll need to progress on to a full degree.

Studying the Sport Foundation Year gives you an opportunity to extend previous experience gained or provide a route back into education. The course will help you develop the key academic skills required to make the transition to studying a full honours degree.

Designed to reflect the needs of the sports industry, you’ll explore a variety of subjects, from leadership and fitness foundations, to sports business management, sport in the contemporary world, and volunteering.

You’ll study core theories in sport and fitness but, crucially, will learn how to apply this knowledge in practical settings – helping you develop the skills employers are looking for.

To enhance learning, you can build further skills by undertaking professional qualifications such as NGB and REPs. You’ll also be able to assist some of our degree-level students with community projects through the volunteering module, gaining real world experience, as well as building confidence and employability skills.

The Sport Foundation Year is perfect for sports enthusiasts who wish to study for a full honours degree but might not meet the entry requirements. Upon completion of the foundation year, students will be able to progress directly on to the first year of one of our sport-related undergraduate degrees.

FOUNDATION YEAR
CORE MODULES

Work-Ready Professional Skills
Wellness, Recreation, Society
Coaching and Physical Activity (Sport and Health Pathway)
Human Body, Fitness and Wellbeing (Sport and Health Pathway)

YEAR ONE
CORE MODULES

Studying Football
Psychology in Football
Coaching Football for Participation
Performance Analysis in Football

YEAR TWO
CORE MODULES

Coaching Football for Specialisation
Strategic Football Development
Fitness in Football
Talent Identification and Recruitment

FINAL YEAR
CORE MODULES

International Football for Development
Coaching Football for Performance
Future Game
Research and Practice in Football

You may be assessed at the end of each block by:
Essays
Individual presentations
Group presentations
Fieldwork
Practical activities
Assignments
Live briefs
Poster presentations
As part of this course, you will study one module at a time, giving you the chance to build a deeper understanding and see the results of your hard work more quickly. With regular assessments and feedback, rather than exams all at once, you’ll also benefit from improved focus, and a more manageable workload.