The Foundation Degree (FdSc) in Sport Science is ideal for individuals who wish to further their career in the sport, fitness and exercise industry. You will develop both your practical and theoretical knowledge of coaching and fitness as well as covering contemporary units such as coaching active lifestyles, special populations, psychology and innovative and exclusive delivery. Students also get the opportunity to participate in our Sports Academy, attend trips to sports training facilities and a residential, and receive talks and lectures from industry guest speakers. Upon successful completion of this course you can progress onto the Bachelor of Science (Hons) in Sport Science (Top-up).
On this course you will have access to our excellent sports facilities which include:
You can apply using our online application form and clicking the Apply Now button at the top of the page.
Upon successful completion of this course you could go into employment as a Sports Coach, Performance Coach, Fitness Centre Manager, Sports Development Officer and many more.With further study you could also progress into employment in teaching or sports analysis.
“My course is giving me lots of experience of working in a gym which is helping me achieve my ambition of becoming a PT. The tutors are really helpful, and I know I always have someone to talk to if I am unsure or worried about anything.”
Tia Laycock Foundation Degree (FdSc) in sports science
We make every effort to ensure information within our online course directory is accurate and a true representation of the courses we are offering in 2023/24. However, we do reserve the right to make changes if necessary.
“My course is giving me lots of experience of working in a gym which is helping me achieve my ambition of becoming a PT. The tutors are really helpful, and I know I always have someone to talk to if I am unsure or worried about anything.”
Tia Laycock Foundation Degree (FdSc) in sports science
The sport sector is ideal for those who enjoy sport, keeping fit, improving their health and fitness, and are interested in inspiring others in fitness.
Leisure and Sport Managers organise, direct and coordinate the activities and resources required for the provision of sport and other recreational services.
You could work at a fitness centre or in an office.
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Physiotherapists plan and apply massage, promote and encourage movement and exercise, use hydrotherapy, electro-therapy and other technological equipment in the treatment of a wide range of injuries, diseases and disabilities in order to assist rehabilitation.
You could work at a hospice, at a client’s home, at a GP practice, at an adult care home, in an NHS or private hospital or at a fitness centre.
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In-demand skills that commonly appear in job descriptions for roles within the sport sector include*:
“My course is giving me lots of experience of working in a gym which is helping me achieve my ambition of becoming a PT. The tutors are really helpful, and I know I always have someone to talk to if I am unsure or worried about anything.”
Tia Laycock Foundation Degree (FdSc) in sports science
