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Sports Coaching and Exercise

  • Foundation Degree in Science
  • 2 Years
  • Full-Time
  • 20 September 2027
  • Undergraduate
Hartlepool College of Further Education
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Course summary

Note: Due to the course delivery location and visa restrictions, this course is NOT available to international students requiring a Student Visa.

Location: This is an award of Teesside University delivered in partnership with Hartlepool College of Further Education (campus code 5).

Course overview: This is an innovative qualification which provides a holistic approach to develop the academic and vocational skills needed to succeed in the sport and exercise environment. By integrating a work-related approach, the programme meets the needs of learners, and of employers, who have informed much of the content.

This programme takes place one afternoon and evening a week (normally on the same day). You are also required to be actively coaching or instructing (paid or voluntary) for 8 to 10 hours a week which will form the work-related aspect of the programme. Teaching methods include lectures, laboratory work, seminars, work-related practice and tutorials.

Employability: Graduates will be well prepared for careers in sports coaching or exercise as the course provides the opportunity to develop the required skills to obtain national governing body awards. Successful graduates may also wish to further their education by progressing to the top-up degree BSc (Hons) Applied Sport and Exercise on a part-time or full-time basis at Teesside University. Career options are varied including coaching at various levels (dependent on additional governing body qualifications), from recreation to elite sports performance, and sports development in the public or private sectors.

Modules

Course Modules

Access course information through Teesside University’s website using the course page link provided (or visit www.tees.ac.uk).

Assessment method

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Ways to study this course

Campuses

  • Hartlepool College of Further Education

Study options

  • Foundation Degree in Science • Full-Time • 2 Years

Start dates

  • 20 September 2027

Apply by
13 January 2027

This is the equal consideration deadline. You can still apply after this date, but your application may not receive guaranteed consideration.

Application codes

Course code:
C607
Institution code:
T20
Campus name:
Hartlepool College of Further Education
Points of Entry:
Year 1

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How to apply

Apply by
13 January 2027

This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.

Application codes

Course code:
C607
Institution code:
T20
Campus name:
Hartlepool College of Further Education

Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

  • Year 1

Entry requirements

Typical qualification requirements

UCAS Tariff
40-48

A typical offer is 40-48 tariff points from at least two A levels or equivalent. A range of Level 3 qualifications are acceptable including for example, BTEC awards and Access to HE Diploma.

GCSE English, maths and science at grade C (or 4) or above, or equivalent is also required.

The entry criteria is based on your ability to succeed and can be demonstrated in a variety of ways, including appropriate training through work.

An enhanced criminal history (DBS) check may be required for certain modules or placements which involve working with children and/or adults at risk. You must find your own work practice.

Due to the course delivery location and visa restrictions, this course is NOT available to international students requiring a Student Visa.

Additional entry requirements

Disclosure Barring Service (DBS) / Disclosure Scotland Check

Historical entry grades data

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Fees and funding

Tuition fees

Per year tuition fees

LocationFeeYear
England, Scotland, Wales & Northern Ireland£6500

Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website.

Additional fee information

Details of fees, scholarships and awards are available from our course pages. Additional information is provided on fees and funding if you are from the UK or Ireland here: tees.ac.uk/fees. If you live in the Channel Islands or Isle of Man contact your education authority: gov.uk/student-finance.

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