Do you want to turn your love for sport into an academic qualification and study for a sports-related honours degree here at Solent University? Leading directly on to our highly-regarded sports degrees, this one year foundation programme will equip you with the skills you’ll need to progress on to a full degree.<br/><br/>Studying this foundation year could give students an opportunity to extend previous experience gained, or provide a route back into education. The course will help develop the key academic skills required to make the transition to studying a full honours degree. <br/><br/>Designed to reflect the needs of the sports industry, students explore a variety of subjects from leadership to fitness foundations, sports business management, sport in the contemporary world and volunteering.<br/><br/>Students will study core theories in sport and fitness but, crucially, will learn how to apply this knowledge in practical settings – helping to develop the skills that employers are looking for.<br/><br/>To enhance learning, students have the opportunity to build further skills by undertaking professional qualifications such as NGB and REPs. Students are also able to assist some of our degree-level students with community projects through the volunteering module, gaining real world experience, as well as building confidence and employability skills.<br/><br/>Students will gain the necessary academic skills to progress on to a full honours degree.<br/><br/>**What does this course lead to?**<br/>Students on our sports degrees have gone onto a range of exciting careers, including sports coaching, events management and fitness training.<br/><br/>**Who is this course for?**<br/>This course is perfect for sports enthusiasts who wish to study for a full honours degree, but might not meet the entry requirements.<br/><br/>Upon completion of the foundation year, students will be able to progress directly on to the first year of a relevant undergraduate sports-related course.