Sport Coaching BSc(Hons)

Course structure 

There are 50 credits of option modules in year 2 and 40 credits of option modules in year 3, which you can use to specialise in an area of particular interest.

You will contribute to theoretical discussion and then plan ways of applying theories to your own studies, practical coaching placements and practical activities.

The core programme uses the full suite of practical and laboratory facilities at the School of Sport and Service Management. We also use the outdoor environment in and around Eastbourne, such as the seafront, the Downs and Friston Forest.

Making sure that what you learn with us is relevant, up to date and what employers are looking for is our priority, so courses are reviewed and enhanced on an ongoing basis. When you have applied to us, we will inform you of any improvements or innovations to the curriculum through our admissions portal.

Areas of study

Year 1 provides a broad introduction to coaching in topics such as physiology, psychology, biomechanics, training principles, sport development and sociology. This sets the foundation for years 2 and 3, when you can start to explore your own interests by selecting from a wide range of optional modules.

Throughout the course, you will gain practical coaching experience in a variety of situations, ranging from coaching fellow students in the first year to completion of external coaching placements during years 2 and 3.

We have established links with many sports organisations where you can complete coaching placements as part of the course.

Year 1

Modules

• Fundamentals of Coaching
• Practical Application of Coaching
• Who Runs Sport?
• Sport Practical, Physical Activity and Performance
• Science of Movement
• The Scientific Study of Sport and Exercise

Year 2

Modules

• Effective Coaching
• Coaching Professional Practice
• Data Analysis and Research Methods 
• Coaching Contexts and Methodologies

Options*

• Accredited Physical Education
• Exercise Referral and Rehabilitation
• Strength and Conditioning
• Learning and Teaching Through Gymnastics and Swimming
• Primary Physical Education: Theory and Practice of Teaching KS1 and KS2 PE
• Healthy Mind, Healthy Body: Physical Education and Wellbeing
• Creating a Positive Teaching and Learning Environment
• Young People and Youth Subcultures
• Biomechanics of Sport and Exercise
• Learning and Teaching Through Athletic and Adventerous ActivitiesGames
• Learning and Teaching Through Games and Dance
• Sport Psychology in Action
• Nutrition for Physical Activity
• Performance in Environmental Extremes
• Outdoor Adventurous Activities Performance Analysis
• Data Analysis and Research Methods
• Sport for Development and Peace
• Sport and Exercise Psychology 

*Option modules are indicative and may change, depending on timetabling and staff availability.

Final year

Modules

• Advanced Coaching
• Dissertation
• Coaching Professional Enquiry

Options*

• Independent Study (Physical Education)
• Primary Physical Education: Active Learning in the Primary Setting
• Practical Aspects of the Law and Regulation of Sport
• Theory, Sport and the Future
• Racism in Sport and Popular Culture
• Community Sport Development: Policy and Practice
• Physical Education in the 14–19 Curriculum
• Applied Sport Psychology
• International Cooperation for Development
• Level 6 Practical Activity
• Martial Arts and Combat Sports: Theory and Practice
• Football and Communities
• Gender, Sexuality and Physical Culture
• Physiological Aspects of Exercise, Nutrition and Health
• Science of Physical Training
• Expedition Physiology
• Advanced Strength and Conditioning
• Advanced Performance Analysis
• Exercise, Sport and the Brain
• Sports Nutrition
• Physical Education and the National Agenda
• Sport and Deviancy
• Education Studies 3: Inclusive Practice
• Injury and Rehabilitation in Sport and Exercise
• Applied Exercise and Health Psychology
• Enterprise and Innovation

*Option modules are indicative and may change, depending on timetabling and staff availability.

Placements

Placements give you a great opportunity to get practical coaching experience. We have partnerships with organisations and initiatives including:

• Football4Peace
• MU Foundation
• British Triathlon
• British Cycling
• Albion in the Community
• Sussex County Cricket

Staff profile

Dr James Wallis

Course leader

James is a principal lecturer on the Sport Coaching BSc(Hons) and Sport Coaching and Development BA(Hons) top-up degree. He is very active in professional and community coach education, currently working in professional cricket and in several European partner universities. He is the co-editor of the 2016 text 'Becoming a Sports Coach' published by Routledge.

James's main teaching commitments are in the theoretical bases of coaching and pedagogy, specialising in the development youth performance.

International equivalencies

We can help you meet our English language or academic entry requirements.

Fees

Info

The fees listed here are for full-time courses beginning in the academic year 2019–20.

Further tuition fees are payable for each subsequent year of study and are subject to an annual increase of no more than 5% or RPI (whichever is the greater). The annual increase for UK/EU students, who are subject to regulated fees, will increase no more than the statutory maximum fee.

You can find out more about our fees in the university's student contract and tuition fee policy (pdf).

The tuition fee you have to pay depends on a number of factors including the kind of course you take, and whether you study full-time or part-time. If you are studying part-time you will normally be charged on a pro rata basis depending on the number of modules you take.

What's included in the fee?

When costs such as health or DBS checks, or use of specialist materials are incurred as a mandatory requirement of the course they are included in your tuition fee.

You may incur additional costs depending on the optional modules or activities you choose. The cost of optional activities is not included in your tuition fee and you will need to meet this cost in addition to your fees. Before you apply check with the school that provides your course using the contact details in the Find out more tab (at the end of this page) for advice about what is included and what optional costs you could face so you can budget accordingly.

See our finance pages for advice about funding and scholarships as well as further information about fees and advice on international and island fee-paying status.

Location

Campus where this course is taught

Accommodation

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