Top Foundation Year Programs in Sport

Prepare for direct entry to Year 2 of an undergraduate degree in a wide range of subjects including Biological Sciences, Computing, Mathematics, and Software Engineering at the University of Stirling. With this pathway, you'll also have the opportunity to progress to one of eight other leading Scottish universities - if you choose this option, you may progress to Year 1 or Year 2 of your degree, depending on the university you choose.

Loughborough College has been running an International Foundation Programme for over 12 years. For the past 6 years, this programme has been a dual-partnership with Loughborough University. We will be returning to having ownership of the programme again in 2017 whilst still retaining close links to the university.

The Loughborough College International Foundation Programme is designed for international students who have good end of school grades but are in need of an extra year of study before beginning their university studies in the UK.

Special emphasis is placed on subject specific tuition to prepare students for their chosen degree programme, as well as developing the study skills needed for success in an independent learning environment.... [-]

This course is for students that have a real passion for sport, and want to learn about the art/science of coaching sports skills . Students will develop a range of skills and knowledge in key areas of sports coaching which will be appropriate for successful transition into a sports coaching/delivery based career. The course is ideal for those who wish to work with sports clubs, schools, national governing bodies or operate sports coaching based businesses.

The course is delivered through a range of ways including practical based work, reflective practice, sports performance analysis and planning, and organising and running sports coaching events. The course is predominantly practical based and centred on codes of conduct and professional practice. As part of the course students will undertake work experience. The course is fully supported by Manchester Leisure and work placement providers. ... [-]

Myerscough has excellent links with football clubs across the North West to support the delivery of courses and increase student’s employment prospects. Students receive football coaching every day as part of the Myerscough Football Development Centre. This operates just like a football academy; it encompasses academic lessons, coaching sessions, physio/rehabilitation clinics and competitive fixtures. It is supported by qualified tutors and FA/UEFA qualified coaches. There are currently six former Myerscough students who are professionals in the English Football League, at clubs including Cardiff, Barnsley, Rochdale and Morecambe, with more playing at the top end of the non-league game. In addition, another student progressed from the College to a top-flight club in Portugal. On the field, Myerscough teams continue to enjoy success on an annual basis across a range of competitions, and over the last few years alone have been ECFA U19 North West Premier Champions, winners of the National Premier Cup and National Premier ‘Champion of Champions’ competition, as well as performing well in the Lancashire Floodlit League and the FA National Futsal Championship.... [-]