Sport Coaching (with Foundation Year)

Course Overview

Our Sport Coaching foundation year helps you start your journey in sports coaching. This foundation year is perfect if you’re excited about a career in sports, but don’t have the qualifications for a degree. It gives you the essential skills and knowledge to move onto a degree.

The foundation year introduces you to different parts of sport, from coaching to health and fitness. This programme is for people who want to help others achieve their best through sport and fitness.

You’ll learn how sport impacts people’s health and performance, both as individuals and in groups. You’ll learn about the physical, mental, and technical parts of coaching. You will also gain the skills to lead and manage groups in community and elite sports.

The foundation year will also help you develop the academic skills you need to study at degree level. With smaller classes and lots of support, you'll be able to feel confident when you move to the full degree.

Upon successful completion of the foundation year, you’ll move onto the degree. Here, you can choose to specialise in areas like performance analysis, talent development, or health coaching. You can also choose to study abroad or complete a year in industry.

Why study with us?

• Our academics have real-world experience as coaches and researchers. They know the industry and can help you connect with people who can support your career.

• You can take part in coaching through placements, volunteering, and internships. This hands-on experience will help you build your skills.

• Once you have progressed onto your degree, you’ll have the chance to study abroad or complete a year in industry.

What you'll do

• Take part in hands-on workshops with others who share your love for sport. Complete coursework and projects together.

• Gain the knowledge and academic skills you need to progress onto our Sport Coaching degree.

• You’ll have the chance to earn coaching qualifications during your degree, to help you start your career after graduation.

Future Careers

Graduates in Sport Coaching find jobs in a range of sport and health-related roles. This includes:

• Head Gymnastics Coach

• Head of Coaching

• Lead Performance Analyst

• Netball Academy Coach

• Community Football Development Manager

• PE Teachers

• Academy Football Coaches