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Sports Coaching BSc (Hons)
Sports Coaching BSc (Hons)

Sports Coaching BSc (Hons)

  • ID:US440111
  • Level:3-Year Bachelor's Degree
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Admission Requirements

Entry Requirements

English Requirements

  • ​IELTS with an overall score of 6.0 and at least 5.5 in each component
  • PTE 56 with no less than 51 in each skill.

Course Information

This course develops hands-on practical skills as well as academic rigour. During the first year, you’ll be introduced to sport and exercise related psychology, physiology, anatomy, coaching and motor skills. You’ll also be encouraged and supported to obtain National Governing Body Coaching Awards, opening up great opportunities when you graduate.

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Year 1 (national level 4):

  • Academic and Professional Skills (20 credits)
  • Introduction to Sport and Exercise Anatomy (20 credits)
  • Introduction to Sport and Exercise Physiology (20 credits)
  • Introduction to Motor Skills (20 credits)
  • Introduction to Coaching Leadership (20 credits)
  • Introduction to Sport and Exercise Psychology (20 credits)

Year 2 (national level 5):

Core modules:

  • Research Design and Analysis (20 credits)
  • Motivating Physical Activity (20 credits)
  • Physiology of Fitness and Training (20 credits)
  • Theory and Practice of Sports Coaching (20 credits)
  • Growth and Child Development (20 credits)

Optional modules (choose one):

  • Injuries and Rehabilitation (20 credits)
  • Exercise Testing and Prescription (20 credits)

Final year (national level 6):

Core modules:

  • Dissertation (20 credits)
  • Developing Excellence in Sports Coaching (20 credits)
  • Adaptive Physical Activity (20 credits)
  • Sport Psychology (20 credits)

Optional modules (choose two):

  • Sport and Exercise Physiology (20 credits) or Sport and Exercise Nutrition (20 credits)
  • Strength, Conditioning and Prehabilitation (20 credits) or Exercise for Special Populations (20 credits)
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Career Opportunity

Career Opportunity

Potential employers for graduates of this course include national sports associations, sports and leisure companies, recreation services, local authorities, health bodies including the NHS, schools and colleges.

During the course, you will be encouraged and supported to obtain National Governing Body Coaching Awards to support future development in the area. This will allow you to develop the skills required to become an effective coach across a range of activities.

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Overseas Student Health Cover

Insurance-Single: 300 GBP/year

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