Sport Coaching and Physical Education (with integrated foundation year)

If you’re passionate about sport, physical education, and helping others reach their full potential, our Sport, Coaching and Physical Education with Integrated Foundation Year course will give you the knowledge and practical experience to turn that passion into a rewarding career.
Your journey begins with an introductory foundation year, designed to develop your skills, confidence, and core knowledge in a supportive environment. This year helps you build strong academic foundations and practical skills, ensuring you’re fully prepared to progress smoothly into the undergraduate degree.
You'll then explore the theory of physical education, sport and coaching, pedagogy across the education, leisure, and community sectors. Building on this foundation, you’ll focus on teaching, coaching and sport development, with full support from
our experienced academic team throughout your studies.
Your learning goes far beyond the classroom. You’ll take part in practical sessions in our sports hall and performance laboratories, as well as the stunning landscapes of the Lake District. You’ll also complete approximately 50 hours of work experience in schools, clubs, and community groups. Our strong partnerships with the sports industry, including professional clubs and national governing bodies, provide valuable opportunities to work with young people in a range of settings.
Employability is at the heart of the degree. You’ll have the chance to complete a range of additional qualifications, at no extra cost, that are highly valued by employers and will help you stand out in the competitive sports sector.

Module Examples

• Essential University Skills

• Contemporary Issues and the Media

• Developing the Practitioner Toolkit

• Principles of Human Movement and Function

• Multi-Skills Development in Physical Education and Sport

• Delivering Sport and the Physical Education Curriculum

• Leadership and Relationships in Sport

• Work-Based Learning

• Independent Investigative Project

• Outdoor and Adventurous Activities

• Club and Coach Development

https://www.cumbria.ac.uk/study/courses/undergraduate/sport-coaching-and-physical-education-with-integrated-foundation-year/

Modules use formative and summative assessment so you progress through modules build knowledge coherently and logically.

Formative assessments are designed so that feedback on your performance is provided before the submission of the final, summative assessment and will occur regularly to inform your progress and performance. Formative work does not contribute to the final module mark or the credit awarded. Formative tasks and assessments will feature in all modules and provide you with further learning opportunities, alongside skill development, for example, non-graded presentation skills, delivery and reflection.

A variety of assessment methods will be utilised, reflecting the multi-disciplinary nature of this programme and the increasing demand for employment-ready graduates. Assessment methods are specified in each module guide and will include:

• Practical presentations
• Research reports/written assessments.
• Data analysis and interpretation.
• Class presentations (individual and group).
• Poster presentations and conferences.
• Reflective learning *portfolios (placement module).
  *Portfolios may be comprised of several pieces of work that together provide evidence of learning and demonstrate achievement of learning outcomes in a variety of modes. For example, written pieces, video recordings of practical activities or presentations, PowerPoint slides and a series of reflections or online discussions, are just some of the ways you may evidence your learning.