Physical Education and Sports Coaching with Integrated Masters with Foundation Year

Combine Undergraduate and Postgraduate study into a single 5-year course with our integrated Masters programme including foundation year.

This foundation year in sport is an opportunity to put yourself in the best possible position when you start your degree with us. It lets you add an extra level of preparatory work and broad knowledge to your degree. This option is ideal if you do not yet meet the entry requirements for your chosen degree, you have been out of education for a while, or you just don’t feel ready yet to start studying at degree level.

The modules you will study on this course all cover important areas of sport which are relevant to whichever of our courses you choose to progress onto. This includes:

Physiology Biomechanics Psychology Sociology

There is also a strong focus on managing your transition to independent study and university level learning. We will introduce you to the different types of assessment you may experience at degree level (including presentations, exams, essays and practical assessments). You will also gain the essential practical skills needed for laboratory and field work.

As your theoretical knowledge grows your coaching practice will develop along with it. Alongside modules about the science of human movement, you will also study sport from social, ethical and historical perspectives. You will explore the impact sport has on people’s lives as well as on their bodies. This will allow you to go into your career with a more rounded view of how sport can benefit individuals and society.

There are plenty of opportunities to gain industry experience through our extensive connections with local schools and sports teams. Our partners in the area include York City Football Club and York City Knights rugby league team. Our community partners also contribute to your academic study, with a guest lecture or case study from an industry professional on every module. YSJActive, the University’s sport and wellbeing service, also offers opportunities to get involved in placements and community volunteering projects.

The academic staff who teach on this course are both experienced industry professionals and active researchers. This means that your learning is relevant and informed by the latest thinking. By joining us you will be part of our vibrant research environment and help push the boundaries of what we know and understand about sport.

You will investigate contentious issues concerning:

The impact of perfectionism Bullying and gambling in sport How money impacts the personal lives of professional sportspeople

Choosing this option means that you will:

Stay for an extra year, gaining even more skills, knowledge and experience Be guaranteed a professional placement as part of your course Have more opportunities to build professional connections and increase your employability Leave with a postgraduate MSci instead of an undergraduate qualification, without needing to reapply for a new course.