Bachelor of Science (Honours) - Sport Coaching Science with foundation year

During the foundation year, students will develop a grounding in scientific principles, practical skills and the application of science to sport coaching. Students will learn in a highly supportive environment where they can develop their self-confidence, knowledge and skills. Explore the exciting and challenging world of sports coaching, and study the science associated with coaching individuals and teams. On this course students will study and experience sport coaching with modules in coaching theory and practice, and learn about the evidence behind sports performance and physical activity. Students will benefit from specialist sports labs and be taught by a passionate, research active team of academics and supported by specialist technical staff. What's more, students will gain first-hand experience during placement opportunities for them to hone their practical knowledge that they've acquired throughout this course.

This degree opens up roles in sport coaching, sport development, coaching in sport clubs, sport, physical activity administration and research, as well as the ever expanding leisure industry. In addition it provides an excellent foundation for careers in the public sector, sport related business, and the armed and police forces look favourably upon graduates. Students who successfully complete a Sport Coaching Science degree possess many of the specific and generic knowledge, skills and sport coaching experience that employers require. The degree will also open up routes into teaching, such as a PGCE (Physical Education), and prepares students for further postgraduate study at all levels through to PhD.