Overview

On the Sport Coaching with Foundation Year (Honours) programme offered at Sheffield Hallam University You will delve into the complexities of working with diverse individuals and groups – encompassing a wide range of coaching experiences.

The foundation year is suitable either if you don’t meet the entry requirements for the degree, or if you’d like further preparation before you start. You’ll gain the knowledge and confidence you need to progress onto the course.

Key facts

Align your learning to your career aspirations in the world of sport coaching

Apply your practical skills and knowledge to real-life situations

Learn from expert researchers and coaches across a variety of disciplines

Strengthen your practice by studying coach education, employment and development

Unlock your potential to coach in a range of sport and physical activity environments

Careers and opportunities

This course prepares you for a career in:

Professional sports coaching

Community sport provision

Coach education and development

Education

Health and the physical activity sector

National governing bodies

Policy and sport strategy development

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Innovative Coaching Practice

The Nature And Purpose Of Physical Education And Sport Coaching

The Science Of Physical Education And Sport Coaching

Applied Coaching Interventions

Coaching And The Scientific Support Process

Physical Literacy In Context

Contemporary Issues In Sport Coaching

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-22 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-30 00:00:00

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UCAS deadline

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

79

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IELTS

6

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Credits

480 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Sheffield, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Sports Management Sport and Exercise Science View 197 other Bachelors in Sports Management in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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79

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6

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Other requirements

General requirements

UCAS points

64

This must include at least 24 (Grade D) from one A level or equivalent BTEC National qualifications. For example:

DDE at A Level.

MPP in BTEC Extended Diploma.

Pass overall from a T level qualification with D or E from core.

A combination of qualifications, which may include AS levels and EPQ.

You can find information on making sense of UCAS tariff points here and use the UCAS tariff calculator to work out your points.

GCSE

English Language at grade C or 4 or equivalent.

Maths at grade C or 4 or equivalent.

Science at grade C or 4 or equivalent.

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

18000 GBP / year

≈ 18000 GBP / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

9790 GBP / year

≈ 9790 GBP / year

Additional Details

UK

The tuition for national students is from last year. This year's tuition has not yet been confirmed

International/EU:

£17,155 per year

Living costs

Sheffield

United Kingdom

555 - 977 GBP / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Key information

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Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

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What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

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General requirements

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Tuition Fees

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