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Foundation Degree in Sports Coaching

Study Level

Higher Education (Level 4)

Entry Requirements

An appropriate Level 3 Qualification, for example:

• HEFC
• BTEC National Diploma
• BTEC National Certificate
• A Levels
• or equivalent

This course is open to students who may or may not necessarily have any formal qualifications, but have suitable experience and interest in the subjects being delivered.
Entry is subject to interview.

Course Content

• Sports Coaching
• Anatomy and Physiology
• Sports Psychology
• Sociology
• Fitness
• Massage
• Nutrition for Sport and Exercise

Why Tynemet

This innovative degree will provide students with enhanced earning potential within this rapidly growing industry.

Sport and Exercise is a broadening profession. It encompasses the ‘hands-on’ practical work of the coach and leader as well as the management and facilitation roles of the administration of sports or health officer.

Further Information

Start date: September 2009.

Progression To

There are increasing opportunities to work within the health related sector as recreational fitness trainers or health professionals and promoters. Within the sports sector opportunities include coaches, leaders or development officers and co-ordinators.

Course Code

1L7871

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“In view of the fact that it is some 35 years or more since I engaged in any form of study and I currently enjoy academic success which surpasses all of my expectations, I believe I can credit some of that achievement to the encouragement and support of my tutors. ”

Lesley Purvis, Foundation Degree in Counselling Practice