Sports Studies, Foundation Degree (North Kent College)

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  • Type

    Foundation degree

  • Duration

    2 Years

The Foundation Degree in Sports Studies is designed to meet the growing demand for advanced vocational training in the sports industry. The vocational theme and academic credentials of the foundation degree ties in successfully with large scale sporting/employment opportunities such as those arising from the London 2012 Olympic Games. The demand for high quality staff with relevant expertise remains important both before and after the Games in the many diverse areas within the sports industry including sports coaching, sports development and exercise fitness. Students gain both practical experience and an academic qualification that helps to support movements into management positions within the sports sector. You will build on previous knowledge and experience through the use of embedded work-based learning within the sports industry and schools. The course is awarded by The University of Greenwich and taught at North Kent College.

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You should have: Minimum 72 UCAS points. GCSE grade C or above in English and Mathematics. Desirable requirements are 240+ UCAS Points and GCSE grade C or above in Science. Mature students who don't have the UCAS point requirements, but have appropriate experience, specific knowledge or industry-based qualifications, are welcome to apply. It is advisable that students are computer literate prior to the start of the programme..

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Subjects

  • Coaching
  • Sports Studies
  • Industry

Course programme


Year 1

  • The Human Body in Action (30 credits)
  • Work Relelated Case Study (15 credits)
  • Practical Sports Performance 1 (30 credits)
  • Sports Coaching 1 (15 credits)
  • Research Skills in Sports Studies (15 credits)
  • Sport in the UK (15 credits)


  • Year 2

  • Practical Sports Performance 2 (30 credits)
  • Work Based Learning Project (Fdn Sports Studies) (30 credits)
  • Human Movement & The Psychology of Performance (30 credits)
  • Sports Coaching 2 (15 credits)
  • Performance Analysis in Sport (15 credits)

  • Additional information

    Assessment Assessment is a combination of: Assignments. Practical assessments. Presentations. Examinations.. All assessments are graded as a percentage (between 0-100%). Students are required to achieve 40% in each module to pass the programme. A 60% grade point average is also required at level 5 (year 2) to automatically allow progression onto the year 3 top-up BA (Hons) Physical Education & Sport programme at the University of Greenwich. Careers Many students progress into year 3 of a BA (Hons) Physical Education & Sport programme at the University of Greenwich, or into an alternative university. Students who need further support and development may enter year 2 of a BA Sports Studies/PE & Sport degree. Students may also wish to progress into alternative qualifications such as sports coaching or management, or leisure management degrees. Many students seek employment within the teaching profession upon completion of the course, however others move into careers within the sports coaching environment as well as in the leisure and fitness industries. Specialised equipment State-of-the-art sports facilities including a large sports hall, fitness testing room and a gymnasium.

    Sports Studies, Foundation Degree (North Kent College)

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