
Sport Coaching (with Foundation Year) BSc (Hons)
Course Overview - Sport Coaching (with Foundation Year) BSc (Hons)
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...
<strong>Course Overview</strong><br/><br/>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.<br/><br/>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.<br/><br/>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.<br/><br/>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, youll be able to feel confident when you move to the full degree.<br/><br/>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.<br/><br/><strong>Why study with us?</strong><br/><br/><br/>• 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.<br/><br/><br/><br/>• You can take part in coaching through placements, volunteering, and internships. This hands-on experience will help you build your skills.<br/><br/><br/><br/>• Once you have progressed onto your degree, you’ll have the chance to study abroad or complete a year in industry.<br/><br/><br/><br/><strong>What youll do</strong><br/><br/><br/>• Take part in hands-on workshops with others who share your love for sport. Complete coursework and projects together.<br/><br/><br/><br/>• Gain the knowledge and academic skills you need to progress onto our Sport Coaching degree.<br/><br/><br/><br/>• You’ll have the chance to earn coaching qualifications during your degree, to help you start your career after graduation.<br/><br/><br/><br/><strong>Future Careers</strong><br/><br/>Graduates in Sport Coaching find jobs in a range of sport and health-related roles. This includes:<br/><br/><br/>• Head Gymnastics Coach<br/><br/><br/><br/>• Head of Coaching<br/><br/><br/><br/>• Lead Performance Analyst<br/><br/><br/><br/>• Netball Academy Coach<br/><br/><br/><br/>• Community Football Development Manager<br/><br/><br/><br/>• PE Teachers<br/><br/><br/><br/>• Academy Football Coaches<br/><br/>
Course Information
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Course Details
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Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
4 Years
Start Date
21/09/2026
Campus
Preston Campus
Application Details
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
C511
Institution Code
C30
Points of Entry
Foundation, Year 1
Entry Requirements
UCAS Tariff
Scottish Higher
64 points from Scottish Highers
Access to HE Diploma
64 points from Access to HE Diploma
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
64 UCAS points from Higher Level subjects
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
MPP
GCSE/National 4/National 5
5 GCSEs at Grade C/4 or above including Maths and English or equivalent.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
A level
64 points from A Levels
T Level
Pass (D or E)
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Fees and funding
Region | Costs | Academic Year | Year | |
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England, Northern Ireland, Scotland, Wales, Channel Islands | £9,535 | 2025/26 | Year 1 |
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