BSc (Hons) Sports Coaching
With the aim of preparing you for a successful career in coaching, coaching support, coaching management or teaching, this three-year degree programme combines practical coaching with the academic theory of fundamental concepts within coaching, sports science and teaching. You will develop your practical and contextual knowledge, and reflect on and evaluate your own coaching behaviour by putting theory into practice through applied studies, placements and assessments.
Key Details
Course Content
Coaching practice constitutes a large proportion of this programme, providing you with the opportunity to gain feedback from experienced, professional coaches. You will also be required to conduct your own research project, allowing you to explore a particular area of personal interest in the coaching field.
The course uses a range of learning strategies, including lectures, seminars, practical sessions, workshops, online activities and peer-group learning. You are also encouraged to become an independent, self-motivated learner.
Assessments include exams, essays, projects, presentations and reports. Such diversity allows you to refine various academic and professional skills to prepare for your next steps. An Academic Tutor will work closely with you throughout the duration of your programme, supporting your development and tracking your academic progress to ensure that you maximise your potential.
Modules
YEAR 1
- Research and Academic skills
- Principles of Teaching
- Principles of Coaching
- Fitness Training and Testing
- Foundations of Sport Sociology and Psychology
- Foundations of Sports Development
YEAR 2
- Employability and Work Based Placement
- Research Methods
- Inclusive Coaching Practice
- Pedagogy
- Performance Coaching
- Community Coaching
- Talent Identification and Performance Analysis
- Sports Development in Practice
YEAR 3
- Dissertation
- Coaching Placement
- Sociology of Sports Coaching
- Performance Analysis and Profiling
- High Performance Coaching
- Physical Education and School Sport
- Coaching in Sport for Development
Entry Requirements
GCSE or equivalent English Language and maths at grade 4/C or above.
Progression Opportunities
Following completion of this course, many students apply for PGCE or teacher training programmes, or to study at master’s (MSc/MA) level. Others have gained employment at professional clubs, in international coaching or National Governing Body programmes.
Course Costs
Programme Costs (Per Year):
Full Time (FT):
UK/EU Residents: £9,220.00
Non EU: £12,500.00
The fees and information stated on this page are for the 2024/25 academic year and may change for the 2025/26 academic year. We will update fee and course information for 2025/26 as soon as it is available.
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