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.
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)
This course is available in Clearing. If you have submitted an application, you can add this course. If you haven’t sent us an application yet, you can do this until 24th September 2026.
This is the equal consideration deadline. You can still apply after this date, but your application may not receive guaranteed consideration.
Middlesbrough College has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework. These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.
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The following entry points are available for this course:
There are no qualification requirements for this course.
The most directly relevant entry qualification is the Foundation Degree in Sports Coaching, Development and 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.
Find out more about qualification requirements for this course.
This section shows the range of grades that students who received offers were previously accepted on to this course 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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No additional fees or cost information has been supplied for this course, please contact the provider directly.
Email:courseinformation@mbro.ac.uk
Phone:01642333333
Monday to Thursday 8.30am - 5.00pm
Friday 8.30am - 4.30pm
Email:courseinformation@mbro.ac.uk
Phone:01642 333333
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Middlesbrough
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