Sports Coaching, Physical Education and Health

Subject to validation by Leeds Trinity University, this Foundation degree pathway offers a unique blend of flexible learning methods, strong employer relationships, practical learning and support structures for students. Some possible careers you may wish to progress into include PE (Physical Education) Teacher or Sports Lecturer, Public Health Officer, Sports Coaching or Health/Sport Business Owner. Individualised and regular work experience is an important part of the course and something which all students will be required to undertake. The course tutors and class sizes offer a more personalised learning and university experience.

Looking for flexibility?
Take control and shape your learning journey! Our hybrid-flexible learning modality – combining in-person and online learning puts the power of choice in your hands, tailored for adults to attain a degree qualification while maintaining work and other commitments. Enquire for further details!

Year 1

Fundamentals of High-Quality Sports Coaching.
Physical Education, School Sport, and Physical Activity.
Psychology for High Performance.
Instructing Physical Activity and Exercise.
Introduction to Academic Research Skills.
Developing Innovative Skills for Industry.
Year 2

Innovative Sports Coaching Pedagogies.
Physical Education and Curriculum Studies.
Mental Health and Wellbeing.
Practical and Innovative Research Skills.
Enterprise, Entrepreneurship and Creativity.
Outdoor Explorations for Health and Education (optional).
Data Analytics in Health, Sport and Education (optional).

Assessment will be varied and devised by teachers to best meet the needs of students and the course with most units assessed via coursework. Coursework assessments could take any form but are likely to include essay, reports, presentations, professional discussions, research, group activities as well as practical assessment, evaluation and reflection.