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Sports Coaching Foundation Degree in Birmingham

CostFREE
Duration2 years
DeliveryClassroom based
Start21 Sep 2026
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
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About this course

Sports Coaching Foundation Degree in Birmingham. Classes run at Longbridge Campus, full-time during the day. Fees vary depending on your circumstances. Call 0121 694 5001 or visit the website for full fee information.

The course is awarded by Birmingham Newman University. It covers sports coaching and physical education over two years. You'll explore contemporary issues in sport, coaching methods, and how to work in modern fitness and education settings. The course is designed to prepare you for employment in sports coaching and teaching.

You'll finish with a Foundation Degree in Sports Coaching and Physical Education.

Who this course is for

Awarded by Birmingham Newman University, the Sports Coaching & Physical Education FdSc is the perfect course to kick-start your teaching career in fitness and sports coaching. The programme has been designed to prepare students for 21st century employment, enabling contemporary issues to be incorporated into learning and reflecting the complex environment that we live in. The first year

Entry requirements

Aged 18 or above by August 31 of the course's academic year. A minimum of 56 UCAS points via Level 3 qualifications: A Levels, BTEC National Certificates/Diplomas, etc. Essential: GCSE English (grade 4+) and Maths (grade 3+), or equivalent Level 2 Functional Skills. Overseas qualifications need to meet these criteria, with an IELTs score of 5.5+. Those with alternative qualifications or work experience can seek recognition of prior learning (RPL) as per Newman University's admissions policy.

What you will learn

  • You'll develop practical sports coaching skills across a range of sports.
  • You'll study physical education and how to teach it effectively.
  • You'll explore contemporary issues in sport and fitness.
  • You'll learn how to plan and deliver coaching sessions.
  • You'll build knowledge of sports science and how it applies to coaching.
  • You'll understand how to work in schools, clubs, and community settings.

How you will learn

Classes are delivered on campus at Longbridge Campus during the day. You'll learn through lectures, seminars, and practical coaching sessions. Assessment is likely to include written assignments, practical observations, and project work. The course is full-time over two years.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Longbridge Campus will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Sports coach, plans and delivers coaching sessions in clubs or schools.
  • Physical education teacher, supports sport and fitness in educational settings.
  • Community sports development officer, promotes sport participation locally.
  • Fitness instructor, leads group or individual training sessions.
  • Sports coordinator, organises sporting events and programmes.
  • School sports coach, works with children on physical activity and sport.

What you could study next

  • BSc Sports Coaching or Physical Education, a full honours degree building on your Foundation Degree.
  • Qualified Teacher Status (QTS), for those wanting to teach PE in schools.
  • Level 4 or Level 5 coaching qualifications, for specialist sport-specific roles.
  • Postgraduate study in sports science or education, for further career development.
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