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Sports Coaching and Fitness Foundation Degree in Middlesbrough

CostFREE
Duration2 years
DeliveryClassroom based
Start14 Sep 2026
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
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About this course

Sports Coaching and Fitness Foundation Degree in Middlesbrough. Classes run at Middlesbrough College, full-time during the day over two years. Fees are £8,500 per year, though financial support may be available to eligible learners.

The course covers sports coaching, sports development, and fitness. You'll study physiological theory, sport science, and the practical skills coaches and fitness professionals use day to day. It draws on a broad range of disciplines to prepare you for work across the sport and fitness industry.

You'll finish with a Foundation Degree 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 course considers a broad range of relevant disciplines, preparing you for future employment in the sectors. You will build a strong understanding of the physiological theory of sport and fitness, as well as physical activity in the local community, media, business and marketing, and various other topics. You will also develop your analytical and research techniques, which will support your practical skills and experience. You will explore sports coaching and leadership theories and apply this to practice. The course will also give the opportunity to reflect on your new skills and knowledge, bridging theory to practice. The programme also embeds the essential knowledge and expertise required to complete sports coaching and fitness qualifications, namely Level 1 and 2 Sports Coaching and Level 1 andLevel 2 Fitness Instruction qualifications. 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 knowledge of sports coaching theory and practice.
  • You'll study the physiological principles behind sport and fitness.
  • You'll explore sports development and how it works in public and community settings.
  • You'll build practical skills for working in fitness environments.
  • You'll learn how to adapt coaching approaches to different groups and demands.
  • You'll gain an understanding of sport science and its application to performance.

How you will learn

You'll study in the classroom at Middlesbrough College. Learning combines taught sessions with practical and applied work across coaching and fitness contexts. Assessment methods are confirmed by the college. Check the college website for full details on how you'll be assessed throughout the course.

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 exercise classes or personal training sessions.
  • Sports development officer, works to grow participation in sport locally.
  • Community sports coordinator, organises sport and activity programmes.
  • Gym supervisor, oversees day-to-day operations in a fitness facility.
  • School sports coordinator, supports physical education and after-school sport.

What you could study next

  • Bachelor's Degree in Sports Coaching or Sport Science, the natural next step after a Foundation Degree, usually taking one further year full-time.
  • Level 3 Personal Trainer Qualification, adds a recognised fitness industry credential alongside your degree-level study.
  • Coaching licences with national governing bodies, such as FA coaching awards or UK Athletics qualifications, for sport-specific roles.
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