BA (Hons) - Sport Coaching and - University of C

Tuition Fee

USD 16,425

Per year

Start Date

Medium of studying

Blended

Duration

12 months

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Admission Requirements

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Program Details

Degree

Bachelors

Major

Sports Coaching | Physical Education

Area of study

Sports

Education type

Blended

Timing

Full time

Course Language

English

Tuition Fee

Average International Tuition Fee

USD 16,425

Intakes

Program start date	Application deadline
2023-09-19	-
2024-01-01	2023-10-15
2024-05-02	2024-01-31

About Program

Program Overview

Course Overview

You’ll examine the theory of physical education, sport and coaching science across education, leisure and community sectors. A learn-and-do ethos will see classes complemented by practical sessions, while experience in schools and community groups will provide real-world application.

You’ll benefit from the support and first-hand knowledge of professionals. Alongside this, you'll have access to numerous facilities, including our sports hall, functional fitness training room, human performance laboratories and specialist IT rooms.

Fast track your job hunt with our industry links. You’ll have numerous career options upon graduation including sport coaching, teaching, sport development, elite performance analysis and personal training.

On this course you will...

Gain academic and vocational key skills through both classroom and community engagement projects linked to specific modules.

Be taught in small class sizes which means you get to know your class and tutors well, allowing you to feel supported during your studies.

Have access to an extensive range of partner organisations in sport including Active Cumbria, Active Lancashire and Golf England facilitating learning opportunities, guest speakers and placements.

Follow the successes of our graduates who have pursued careers in PE teaching, sport development, event management, high-performance coaching and community coaching roles.

Benefit from our partnership with local leisure centre, Salt Ayre, giving you access to even more high-quality sports facilities.

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What you will learn

You will examine the theory of physical education, sport and coaching science across education, leisure and community sectors, hands-on experience plays a big part in this course.

Academic learning will be intertwined with practical sessions in our purpose-built sports facilities. This programme focuses on physical education, sport coaching and sport development, blending academic rigour and vocational skills.

It links up-to-date multidisciplinary theory with practical skills. It is designed to appeal primarily to those seeking careers in sport coaching, physical education/sport teaching in primary, secondary and tertiary sectors (further post-graduate study would be required) and sport development officers within national governing bodies and local authorities.

Year one

Independent Investigative Project

Conduct an original research investigation of your own choice, supported by a dissertation supervisor, and communicate your findings.

Current Issues in Sport Development and Physical Education

Explore a variety of contemporary issues in sport development and PE and examine these issues in light of claims made for tailored cross-cutting interventions with specific population groups. Consider the challenges faced in promoting positive lifestyle behaviours to different groups in society.

Club and Coach Development

Develop a critical insight into issues facing community sports clubs and their contributions to local communities. Explore and critically evaluate key coach education concepts including experiential learning, communities of practice and mentoring.

Performance Analysis in Sport

Develop an understanding of assessing technical, tactical, and strategic performances through theory and a variety of qualitative and quantitative methods. This will enable in-depth analysis of performance and appropriate conclusions to be drawn to improve the athletes' performance.

Managing Community Events

Working in a small team, and with the guidance of an industry mentor, you have responsibility for planning, marketing, fiNAcing, delivery, and evaluation of a local community event, with specific key performance indicators to achieve.