BSc (Hons) Sport Coaching Science
Program Description
The course combines a thorough understanding of sport and exercise science with knowledge of the range of roles and settings within which a coach works. The combination of theoretical, vocational and practical elements helps you gain a comprehensive understanding of the sport science that underpins coaching practice.
The course is accredited by the British Association of Sport and Exercise Science (BASES) and, as we are a Higher Education Partner of the Chartered Institute for the Management of Sport and Physical Activity (CIMSPA), it is also closely aligned to the relevant professional standards you need to follow a career in the sports sector.
- Study a challenging and enjoyable course which prepares you for employment – 90% of our students are in work or study six months after finishing
- Learn in a high-performance environment that combines scientific knowledge with sports performance
- Explore coaching with internationally recognised staff in the fields of science, exercise and sport, who draw on their experience in organisations such as The Football Association and Sport England
- Benefit from up-to-the-minute facilities including six BASES-accredited sport and exercise science laboratories; our Human Performance Centre; two molecular and cellular physiology labs; and a sports therapy and rehabilitation centre with a sports injury clinic
- Our links with sports partners – including many local clubs and teams - offer you practical coaching experience at all levels
- You have the chance to specialise, with optional study routes in your second and third years
- There is the opportunity to undertake a fee-free, one-year sandwich placement in industry
- If you need to step up into higher education, start with a Foundation Year , which guarantees you a place on the degree course
Admission Requirements
- Indian Students:-Year 12 with 55% overall.
- Arab Students:- Any of the following:-
- 2 A level passes (minimum C and D)
- International Baccalaureate (24 points)
- A recognised Foundation degree
IELTS Requirements
Listening |
Reading |
Writing |
Speaking |
Overall |
5.5 |
5.5 |
5.5 |
5.5 |
6 |
Remarks:
Indian Students IELTS Waiver: -
- At least 70% marks in English language course in Higher Secondary School.
- Punjab and Haryana Boards will not get IELTS waive off.