Manchester City Community Football Coaching Foundation Degree in Science - FdSc

Sport has the power to inspire, motivate and create meaningful change, and this two‑year foundation degree is designed to help you harness that impact. Delivered in partnership with Manchester City F.C.’s City in the Community Foundation, the course blends academic study at our Institute of Sport with applied learning at the state‑of‑the‑art Etihad Campus. 

You’ll develop a strong grounding in community and sport coaching, applied sports practice, performance analysis, strength and conditioning and sport policy. Alongside your studies, you’ll gain hands‑on experience through work‑based learning with the Foundation, with opportunities to complete professional coaching qualifications and, for high‑performing students, progress onto the BSc (Hons) course.

By the time you graduate, you’ll have the practical skills, industry insight and recognised qualifications needed for a career in sport, from coaching and sport development to teaching support and performance analysis. It’s a degree designed to open doors and help you make a meaningful impact through sport. 

FEATURES AND BENEFITS

* Learn from experts in sport: This course combines the academic expertise from our Institute of Sport with the coaching ability of Manchester City F.C.'s City in the Community Foundation.

* Study at the Etihad Campus: Develop real-world coaching skills through work-based learning in the world-class surroundings of the Etihad Campus.

* Personalised support: Benefit from personalised mentoring support from experienced coaching practitioners working with the City in the Community Foundation.

* Build coaching experience: There are a range of opportunities to volunteer or work with a health or sports organisation - potentially including the City Football Group.

* Opportunities for development: You can earn a range of career-boosting coaching education and professional development qualifications - either completely free or heavily discounted.

* Professional study environment: Our £26m Institute of Sport is home to an extensive range of world-class facilities, including specialist physiology and performance labs, MRI and x-ray scanners for advanced imaging, and an environmental chamber for simulating extreme conditions.