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Sports Coaching, Development and Fitness (Top-up)

Course details
  • BSc (Hons)
  • 1 Years
  • Full-time
  • 09/2025
  • Undergraduate
Course location
Middlesbrough College
Awarded by:
Open University Validating Partnership

Course summary

Course overview

This programme will help you to develop the specialist skills and knowledge necessary to excel within the dynamic fields of sports coaching, sports development, and fitness sectors. This will enable you to grow and adapt to the public, sport, and fitness demand within the industry.

The programme covers three key industry strands: sports coaching, fitness instructing, and community development of sport/physical activity.

The programme structure is bespoke with regard to the diversity of the content covered: traditionally, students follow either a sports coaching, fitness, or sports science route. Furthermore, the programme offers the opportunity to attain a multitude of industry recognised coaching and fitness qualifications which enhance employability. These include Active IQ Gym/Personal Training and coaching certificates such as, but not limited to, Level 2 Football, Basketball, and Gymnastics.

The programme has been developed with assistance from relevant employers, ensuring the programme content is valid and current. Industry relevant skills and tasks are embedded as assessment methods with a view to generating employment-ready graduates.

Modules

Year 3/Level 6 (Top-up year to Full Degree):

Dissertation (40 Credits)
Strength and Conditioning (20 Credits)
Sports Analysis (20 Credits)
Applied Placement (20 Credits)
Sports Development in Practice (20 Credits)

How to apply

Apply by
29 January

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:
A214
Institution code:
M78
Campus name:
Middlesbrough College
Campus Code:
-

Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

  • Year 1

Entry requirements

Qualification requirements

The most directly relevant entry qualification is the Foundation Degree in Sports Coaching, Development & Fitness. Where applicants apply with qualifications that are not directly relevant, the Programme Team looks for evidence of experience. Applications from students with non-standard entry qualifications are welcome. Admission tutors also take into account any alternative qualifications or other experience applicants may offer.

Non-standard qualifications in a related discipline may be considered together with the need to demonstrate the academic rigour required to study at Level 5/6. Applicants must also be able to demonstrate industry experience and enthusiasm at interview.

Historical entry grades data BETA

This section shows the range of grades students (with UK A-Levels or Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diplomas) who received offers were previously accepted with (learn more). It is designed to support your research but does not guarantee whether you will or won't get a place. Admissions teams consider various factors, including interviews, subject requirements, and entrance tests. Check all course entry requirements for eligibility.

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Fees and funding

Tuition fees

LocationFeeYear
England£9250Year 1
Northern Ireland£9250Year 1
Scotland£9250Year 1
Wales£9250Year 1
Channel Islands£9250Year 1

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

No additional fees or cost information has been supplied for this course, please contact the provider directly.

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