Sports, Coaching and Fitness

The Foundation Degree in Sports, Coaching and Fitness is validated by Ulster University

Why study this course?
The Foundation Degree in Sport, Coaching and Fitness provides learners with an opportunity to develop a diverse range of related skills through a breadth of core sporting modules. The course is a balance of theoretical and practical aspects allowing for the underpinning of established knowledge in an environment that promotes understanding in application.

About the course
The Foundation Degree in Sport, Coaching and Fitness will provide you with a strong educational foundation combined with practical experience in fitness, coaching, sports science, physical education, sports analysis, sports development and strength and conditioning. Enhancement of core skills required for employment within the evolving needs of the sporting sector is a central focus. The programme aims to equip students with a broad range of relevant skills, enabling them to explore a range of related subject areas and develop key specialisms.

How will it make me more employable?
SERC is committed through its Ulster University validated programme to delivering learning that provides students with real-world experience, developing the necessary knowledge and intellectual skills sets that will allow for progression onwards into related degree programmes or future employment. The programme will help learners develop a wide range of skills including, but not limited to:

Technical Skills
• Understanding the structure and function of the human body and its response to physical activity.
• Knowledge of dietary needs and how they affect performance and recovery.
• Performance testing and its evaluation for athletic performance.
• Development and implementation of strength training programmes to enhance athletic performance.
• Athlete monitoring processes.
• Design and implementation of coaching sessions.
• Collection methods and analysis of sporting data.

Employability Skills
• Critical Thinking
• Emotional Intelligence
• Entrepreneurship
• Leadership
• Reflective Practice
• Decision Making
• Team Working

You will learn transferable skills on the course, which will help you to apply for relevant jobs within the Sport, Coaching and Fitness Industry.

Where will it take me?
Students that successfully complete the Foundation Degree programme traditionally progress to one of the following areas:

Related Degree Programmes- Articulation agreements are currently supported by Ulster University:

SERC students who achieve an average of 65% or more in Year 2 of the Foundation Degree may apply for and gain entry into the second year of BSc (Hons) Sports Studies / Sport and Exercise Sciences programmes..

SERC students who achieve an average of 50% or more in Year 2 of the Foundation Degree may apply for and gain entry into the final year of the BSc (Hons) Sport Coaching and Performance programme.

Progression to other institutions is also available.

This course will grant you the status of Ulster University Associate Student.

Employment- The Foundation Degree programme has been designed to equip students with the knowledge required to seek and gain employment within a number of potential employment fields within the industry. Roles may include but are not limited to:
• Fitness Instruction and Personal Training*
• Leisure Management
• Sports Development
• Sports Coaching
• Sports Analysis
• Teaching*

*Please note further professional or academic qualifications may be needed.