Sports Coaching (with Foundation Year) (Hons) Hartpury University

Overview

The Sports Coaching (with Foundation Year) (Hons) at Hartpury University provides a comprehensive pathway for students to develop professional expertise in the dynamic field of athletic leadership. This four-year programme begins with a foundation year designed to build essential academic skills and subject-specific knowledge before progressing to the full degree. Students benefit from a curriculum that balances theoretical understanding with extensive practical application in real-world settings.

Throughout the programme, learners are encouraged to develop their own unique coaching philosophy and style. The course structure allows for significant specialisation in the later years, ensuring that graduates are well-prepared for their specific career ambitions.

Why Sports Coaching (with Foundation Year) (Hons) at Hartpury University?

Students have access to world-class facilities, including an on-site Sports Academy valued at over £10 million, featuring specialist laboratories, gyms, and pitches. The university is home to 10 professional sports academies, providing a semi-professional environment where students can apply their learning with elite athletes. Furthermore, the programme is endorsed by the Chartered Institute for the Management of Sport and Physical Activity (CIMSPA), ensuring the highest professional standards.

Tuition Fee Breakdown

• International fee: GBP 18150 per year
• National fee: GBP 9790 per year

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Syllabus

The curriculum is structured to guide students from foundational scientific principles to advanced coaching concepts. Modules may include:

Year 1

• Academic Literacy for University Studies
• Professional Development in Practice
• Exploring Current Concepts
• Sports Science
• Business Enterprise and Management

Year 2

• Coaching and Teaching Portfolio
• Strength and Conditioning
• Exercise Physiology
• Sport and Exercise Psychology
• Sport and Education Industries
• Research and Data Skills in Sport

Year 3 and 4

• Pedagogy in Action
• Coach Mentoring
• Community Sport
• Applied Performance Analysis
• Applied Coaching Concepts
• Sport Research Project

Careers with Sports Coaching (with Foundation Year) (Hons)

Graduates are prepared for diverse roles across the performance, school, and community sport sectors. The programme's strong industry links and focus on employability have led alumni to secure positions such as performance analysts, sports development leads, and professional coaches. Notable graduate destinations include roles at Paris Saint Germain, Gloucester Rugby, and various educational institutions. The degree also equips students with transferable skills suitable for broader health and wellbeing sectors.