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BSc Sports Coaching and Fitness Top Up Degree in Middlesbrough

Cost£9,250
Duration1 year
DeliveryClassroom based
Start14 Sep 2026
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime

£9,250 a year. Contact Middlesbrough College for more info.

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About this course

BSc Sports Coaching and Fitness Top Up Degree in Middlesbrough. Classes run at Middlesbrough College, full-time during the day. Fees are £9,250 per year, though student finance may be available to help cover the cost.

The course covers three core areas: sports coaching, fitness instructing, and community sport development. You'll build specialist knowledge across all three, preparing you for roles in coaching, fitness, and sport development. The programme takes one year to complete.

You'll finish with a BSc in Sports Coaching and Fitness.

Who this course is for

This programme will help you to develop the specialist skills and knowledge necessary to excel within the dynamic fields of sports coaching, sports development, and fitness sectors. This will enable you to grow and adapt to the public, sport, and fitness demand within the industry. The programme covers three key industry strands: sports coaching, fitness instructing, and community development of sport/physical activity. The programme structure is bespoke with regard to the diversity of the content covered: traditionally, students follow either a sports coaching, fitness, or sports science route. Furthermore, the programme offers the opportunity to attain a multitude of industry recognised coaching and fitness qualifications which enhance employability. These include Active IQ Gym/Personal Training and coaching certificates such as but not limited to Level 2 Football, Basketball, and Gymnastics. The programme has been developed with assistance from relevant employers, ensuring the programme content is valid and current. Industry relevant skills and tasks are embedded as assessment methods with a view to generating employment-ready graduates. Click here to view the programme specification. This programme is validated by the Open University. For information on the OU regulations, fee information, refunds and payment details including annual increases, and accessibility statement please see our Essential Information page.

Entry requirements

Please check our website for entry requirements

What you will learn

  • You'll develop specialist coaching skills across a range of sports and physical activities.
  • You'll study the principles of fitness instructing and programme design.
  • You'll explore community sport development and how to grow participation.
  • You'll learn how to adapt coaching practice to different audiences and settings.
  • You'll build knowledge of sports development strategy and planning.
  • You'll examine the relationship between physical activity, health, and wellbeing.

How you will learn

You'll study through classroom sessions at Middlesbrough College. The programme is delivered full-time over one year. Assessment methods will vary across modules. Check the college website for full details on how each unit is assessed.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Middlesbrough College will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Sports coach, plans and delivers coaching sessions for clubs or community groups.
  • Fitness instructor, leads group exercise classes or gym-floor sessions.
  • Personal trainer, designs individual fitness programmes for clients.
  • Sports development officer, works to increase participation in sport locally.
  • Community sport coordinator, organises physical activity programmes for local communities.
  • Strength and conditioning coach, supports athletes with performance training.

What you could study next

  • A postgraduate certificate or master's degree in Sports Coaching or Sports Science, for those wanting to move into research, elite coaching, or academic roles.
  • A PGCE or School Direct route, if you want to teach physical education.
  • A Level 3 Personal Training qualification, to add a recognised fitness industry credential alongside your degree.
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