BSC (Hons) Sport Coaching and Development (Blended Learning - TOP UP)

Course Overview

Level: 6

Attendance: Full Time (FT)

Duration: 12 - 24 Months

Course Code: TBK1123

Start Date: September 2026

UCAS Code: C650

Cost - UK/EU: £8,950.00

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Code: TBK1123

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Sheffield Hallam University validates this highly practical Top Up Degree in Sport Development and Coaching degree course and provides students with the opportunity to learn the knowledge and practical skills required to pursue a career in the industry.

Our flexible blended degree programmes offer the perfect combination of online/ distance learning and contact day attendance, which is ideal for those balancing their studies alongside professional or sporting commitments or those who wish to study in a more flexible way

This programme enables the multidisciplinary study of sports coaching and development across differing levels of competitive and non-competitive sport and physical activity. You will gain an advanced understanding of core principles in sports coaching, physical literacy, and practical coaching pedagogy.

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Course content

Through year 2, you will build upon the fundamentals of sport coaching by developing your understanding in key areas such as applied coaching interventions and physical literacy. You will take a more scientific approach to your coaching practice and broaden your awareness of the key role sport has in society.

Year 3

In your final year, you will design and carry out an individual research project and study in-depth issues in sport and exercise science in a subject area of your choice. You will also complete more in-depth modules exploring the key areas around contemporary issues in sport and developing innovation in your coaching practice.

With many practical and hands-on learning experiences, your contact days will involve hands-on learning in our specialist practical facilities.

The fully equipped Strength and Conditioning and rehabilitation suite features Olympic weightlifting platforms and an anti-gravity treadmill.
A Biomechanics Suite with a Qualisys 3D motion capture analysis system.
State-of-the-art physiology lab allowing for environmental manipulations, physiological analysis, and performance testing.
A Foresight golf simulator with video analysis performance data capture.
Performance analysis suite allowing for live, real-time capturing and analysis of sports events.
World-class sports training facilities, including sports halls and artificial pitches.

Our highly experienced industry experts and academics will guide you through your learning, including lectures, seminars, online activities, practical activities, laboratory skills, peer-group learning and independent study.

You will undertake various assessments, including professional discussions, practicals, portfolios, consultations, essays, and presentations.

Entry requirements

Successful Completion of HND or Level 5 programme in a related discipline. We accept students directly into year three of this course who have completed a relevant HND degree. For 25/26, students will be admitted in year 2 who have successfully completed an HNC/ Cert HE in a relevant subject area.

Successful completion at Level 4 of the HNC Sport & Exercise Science- Coaching Science Pathway, will ensure you are eligible to enter year 2 of this course.

Modules

Applied Coaching Interventions
Coaching and the Scientific Support Process
Sport as a tool for Social Change
Physical Literacy in Context

Contemporary Issues in Sport CoachingThis module will develop your knowledge and understanding of a range of contemporary issues relating local and global sport coaching practice.
Innovative Practical PedagogyThis module will develop your knowledge and understanding of the delivery of practical activity within a variety of environments, exploring innovative approaches to engage participants with sport and physical activity.
Independent Project in Sport and Physical ActivityThis module provides you with an opportunity to undertake an in-depth project on a subject appropriate and related to your programme of study that refelects your interests and expertise
Entrepreneurship and Innovation for Sport and Physical ActivityThis module will develop critical enterprise attributes and skills that enable you to identify and capitalise on emerging opportunities within the sport and physical activity industry.

Progression opportunities

Following completion of this course, students may apply to study at the master’s (MSc/MA) level or look to gain employment within the sport science industry or other graduate roles.