Sport, Fitness and Coaching (Q76)

Passionate about sport and fitness? Want to make a real difference to people’s lives? Gain the skills to inspire, motivate and lead through our popular online Sport, Fitness and Coaching degree. Explore the science behind how our bodies and brains work - from the importance of good nutrition to the role of psychology in sport and exercise. Whether you dream of coaching elite athletes or inspiring the next generation, you’ll learn what it takes to be an effective practitioner. You’ll put theory into practice, applying what you learn to real life so that you’re ready for your next career step.

Key features of the course

• Learn flexibly online around your existing sport, fitness and work commitments

• Explore physiology, psychology, training methods, coaching and leadership

• Gain skills needed for careers in sports coaching, fitness training and management

• Can be a first step towards teaching physical education

• Enjoy interactive online learning materials using innovative technology and real-life case studies

This qualification has three stages, each comprising 120 credits.
In Stage 1, you’ll study two modules that will introduce you to some of the key topics in sport and fitness. In Stage 2, you’ll study two modules that explore sport and exercise science and psychology. In Stage 3, you’ll study two modules that investigate psychological aspects of sport and fitness and a range of contemporary issues in sport and exercise.