Sport, Coaching and Fitness BSc (Hons) / FdSc

Program Overview

The Sport, Coaching and Fitness BSc (Hons) / FdSc program equips students with advanced knowledge and skills for careers in the coaching and fitness industry. It emphasizes practical application, hands-on experience, and a thorough understanding of health, fitness, and sports psychology. The program offers flexible pathways, including a three-year BSc (Hons) and a two-year FdSc, and prepares graduates for diverse roles in the sports and fitness sector.

Program Outline

Sport, Coaching and Fitness BSc (Hons) / FdSc

Degree Overview: This program aims to prepare students for a career in the dynamic and diverse coaching and fitness industry. It equips them with advanced knowledge and skills to help individuals achieve their health, fitness, and sporting goals. The program focuses on developing critical and practical skills needed in the coaching and fitness sector. It emphasizes practical application of knowledge, hands-on experience through placements, and exposure to cutting-edge sports facilities. It provides a thorough understanding of various aspects like client assessment, programming, working with diverse populations, and the role of nutrition and psychology in sports, fitness, and health.

Outline:

Year 1:

• Core Modules: This year forms the foundation of the program and covers modules like:
• Academic Skills: Develops essential skills for effective academic studies.
• Applied Anatomy and Physiology: Provides a comprehensive understanding of the human body's structure and function.
• Principles of Sports Psychology: Introduces key concepts of sports psychology and their impact on performance.
• Principles of Coaching: Explores different coaching styles and practices for creating a positive learning environment.
• Health Promotion: Focuses on promoting health and preventing disease through behavior change.

Year 2:

• Core Modules: This year builds upon Year 1 and delves deeper into specific areas, including:
• Research for Sport: Equips students with the skills to manage and apply research methodologies.
• Sport and Exercise Nutrition: Explores the nutritional needs of athletes and the role of nutrition in achieving optimal health.
• Sports Psychology in Practice: Provides experience in conducting research on sports psychology interventions.
• Coaching and Performance Analysis: Focuses on effective coaching delivery, including planning, evaluation, and reflection.
• Personal and Professional Development: Prepares students for their future careers and includes industry talks and career workshops.

Year 3 (BSc Hons only):

• Core Modules: This year enables students to specialize in their chosen area of interest and includes:
• Sports Project: Culminates the program with a final project based on individual interests and career goals.
• Exercise as Medicine: Emphasizes the use of physical activity and exercise in disease prevention and treatment.
• Nutrition for a Healthy Population: Explores the impact of nutrition on health and examines dietary approaches in disease prevention.
• Special Population and Inclusive Coaching: Develops skills and knowledge for working with diverse populations in various coaching situations.
• Work-Based Learning for Sport: Provides real-world experience in the chosen industry for reinforcing academic knowledge and gaining practical skills.

Program Structure:

The program offers flexible pathways with two options: a three-year BSc (Hons) or a two-year FdSc (Foundation Degree). Students who complete the FdSc have the option to progress to the final year of the BSc (Hons) program.

Course Schedule:

The program typically involves a combination of lectures, seminars, practical workshops, and independent study. On average, a week's schedule may include:

• Large group teaching - 6 hours
• Smaller group teaching - 6 hours
• Tutorials - 2 hours
• Field trips and sports events

Assessment: Assessment methods include:

• Coursework (50%)
• Practical assessment (45%)
• Written examinations (5%)

Teaching: The program is delivered by experienced professionals with diverse industry backgrounds. The teaching methods prioritize student engagement through:

• Interactive lectures
• Group discussions
• Case studies
• Practical workshops
• Field visits
• One-on-one guidance

Careers: The program opens doors to diverse career options in the sports and fitness industry, including:

• Health and wellbeing/sports development officer
• Further education lecturer
• Community sports coach
• Fitness centre manager
• Personal trainer
• Armed forces training and education officer

Other:

• The program emphasizes work-based placements that offer valuable industry experience and prepare students for future careers.
• Students may have the opportunity to gain additional qualifications in areas like gym instruction, personal training, coaching, and first aid.
• The program has strong industry connections and offers scholarships and bursaries based on sporting excellence.

A half-year tuition fee is £4,625. There will be no change to this tuition fee for the forthcoming two academic years (2023/24 and 2024/25).

International students

If you are an international student enrolling on a full-time foundation degree or a BA/BSc in 2023/24, your fee for this academic year will be £13,500 per year. The course fee for academic year 2024/2025 is £14,000 per year. If you complete a placement year, there will be an administration fee of £500 for a full year or £250 for a half-year placement.