Sports Coaching Science (with a Placement Year) BSc (Hons)
| Program start date | Application deadline |
| 2024-09-01 | - |
Program Overview
St Mary's University's Sports Coaching Science program equips students with the knowledge and skills to excel in the field of sports coaching. The program covers a wide range of topics, including physiology, psychology, performance analysis, and biomechanics. Students also gain practical experience through a placement year, and can specialize in their area of interest in the fourth year. Graduates are prepared for careers in sports coaching, performance analysis, and teaching, among others.
Program Outline
Sports Coaching Science (with a Placement Year) BSc (Hons) - St Mary's University
Degree Overview:
Objectives:
- Learn to tackle real-world sporting challenges.
- Specialize in areas like physiology, psychology, performance analysis, and biomechanics.
- Develop essential transferable skills like adaptability, communication, and attention to detail.
Program Description:
The Sports Coaching Science program at St Mary's University provides students with the knowledge and skills necessary to excel in the field of sports coaching. The program covers a wide range of topics, including:
- Coaching processes
- Skill acquisition
- Performance analysis
- Biomechanics
- Physiology
- Psychology The program also includes a placement year, which allows students to gain practical experience in a professional setting. This experience can help students develop their skills and networks, and make them more competitive in the job market.
Strengths:
- Excellent reputation for sports.
- World-class facilities.
- Strong relationships with national and local organizations.
- Support from the university every step of the way.
Outline:
Program Content:
The program is divided into four years, with the third year being dedicated to the placement year. During the first two years, students take core modules that cover the fundamentals of sports coaching science. In the fourth year, students can choose from a variety of optional modules to specialize in their area of interest.
Modules:
- Coaching Process 1 & 2
- Introduction to Research
- Fundamentals of Sport Psychology and Skill Acquisition
- Physiology of Exercise
- Field Based Movement Techniques
- Fundamentals of Biomechanics
- Skill Acquisition
- Research Methods
- Notational Analysis
- Physiology of Training
- Social Psychology of Sport
- Sports Biomechanics
- The Aspiring Entrepreneur
- Experience and Employment in Education
- Experience and Employment in Business
- Experience and Employment in Sport
- Research Project
- Coaching in the Workplace
- Annual Planning
- Applied Sport and Exercise Physiology
- Applied Sport Psychology
- Experimental Biomechanics
- Contemporary Issues in Sports Coaching
- Performance Analysis
- Advanced Skill Acquisition
Assessment: The program uses a variety of assessment methods, including:
- Essays
- Reviews
- Reports
- Worksheets
- Web-based tests
- Poster presentations
- Oral presentations
- Practical vivas
- Written exams
Teaching: The program is taught by a team of experienced lecturers who are experts in their field. The teaching methods used in the program include:
- Lectures
- Seminars
- Workshops
- Practicals
- Labs
- Problem-based sessions
- Computer-based sessions
- Online lectures
- Peer teaching Class sizes for the core coaching modules tend to be around 30 students. For optional modules, class sizes can vary from 30 to 120 students.
Careers: Graduates of the Sports Coaching Science program can pursue a variety of careers in the sports industry. Some examples of job roles and areas of work include:
- Sports coach
- Coach education and management
- Performance coaching
- Performance analysis
- Teaching
Other:
- The program is subject to validation.
- Students can apply for a variety of scholarships and bursaries.
- The program is taught on St Mary's beautiful and historic campus in Twickenham, London.
- Home: £9,250
- International: £16,320 (£1200 during placement year)
