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UndergraduateFoundation Degree in ScienceUCAS: SPCF

Sports Coaching and Fitness

University Centre South Devon
Paignton, England
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2 yearsDuration
£13,500Per Year (Intl)
£8,825Home Fee
90%Satisfaction

Course Overview

The FdSc Sports Coaching and Fitness at University Centre South Devon is a undergraduate programme designed for students passionate about understanding living systems. Based in Paignton, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 2-year full-time structure. (Subject to approval) The foundation degree in Sports, Coaching and Fitness will help you to develop the specialist skills and knowledge necessary to excel within the dynamic sport coaching and fitness sector. This will enable you to grow and adapt to the public, sport and fitness demand within the industry. The course considers a broad range of relevant disciplines, preparing you for future employment in the sector. Home/uk fees are £8,825 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 98% student satisfaction rating, and a 90% continuation rate.

What You'll Learn

Fundamentals of Exercise Physiology
Sports Coaching Theory and Practice
Health and Fitness Assessment
Nutrition for Sport and Performance
Sport Psychology and Behaviour
Strength and Conditioning Principles
Professional Practice in Fitness
Research Methods and Analysis
UCAS Code:SPCF
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

UCAS Points48

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic65.55.55.55.5

L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£13,500

per year

Total Course Cost (2 years)£27,000

Home Student Fee

£8,825

regulated fee

Scholarships available for eligible students

Fees shown are for current entry. Fees may increase annually in line with inflation.

📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA

Graduate Outcomes

Based on official LEO data (HMRC tax records)

💰 Graduate Salaries — University Centre South Devon

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
3 years£13,000£17,000£20,500
5 years£18,500£21,500£23,500

UK subject average: £22,000 — sector benchmark across all UK universities

Graduate Salary vs UK Subject Average

This course
UK average
Salary 3 years after graduation 23% below UK average salary
This course
£17,000
UK average
£22,000
Salary 5 years after graduation Close to UK average salary
This course
£21,500
UK average
£22,000

Salary trend: ↑ up £4,500 from year 3 to year 5

Indicative Data

Salary figures are based on national sector benchmarks for the CAH03-02-01 subject area and do not represent outcomes specific to this course or provider. These are indicative figures to aid comparison. For official graduate outcomes data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

💼 Employment Breakdown

70%Working
Official Data

Graduate employment outcomes are sourced directly from Discover Uni for this specific course and provider. For full details, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

Student Satisfaction

Broad subject area average

National Student Survey (NSS) results — undergraduate final-year students only

Teaching on my course
90%
Learning opportunities
73%
Assessment and feedback
80%
Academic support
93%
Organisation and management
65%
Learning resources
78%
Student voice
66%
Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
90%

National Student Survey via Discover Uni.

Official Data

Source: Broad-subject-area average for this provider

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