MSci Sports Coaching and Development

Master

In Ormskirk

£ 9,250 + VAT

Description

  • Type

    Master

  • Location

    Ormskirk

  • Duration

    4 Years

This exciting four-year integrated Masters degree combines undergraduate and postgraduate study into a single advanced qualification. The course promotes the development of sophisticated theoretical knowledge and high-level practical skills in the areas of coaching pedagogy, coach education, performance analysis and strength and conditioning. Your studies will also focus on developing an advanced understanding of key policies and practices related to the development of sport. In addition to learning with highly qualified staff, utilising industry standard equipment and technology, you will have the opportunity to develop high level qualities and transferable skills that are designed to support your career development.

Facilities

Location

Start date

Ormskirk (Lancashire)
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St Helens Road, L39 4QP

Start date

On request

About this course

You will graduate with the advanced skills, knowledge, and practical experience to make a highly effective contribution to the contemporary sports coaching and development industries. This includes careers in coaching, performance analysis, strength and conditioning, coach education and/or sports development. Alternatively, you may wish to train to teach or proceed onto PhD level study. The programme will also equip you with a range of transferable skills that are ideally suited to a variety of careers in both the public and private sectors.

128 UCAS Tariff points on the new UCAS Tariff, preferably to include A Level Physical Education at Grade B or an equivalent qualification. GCSE Mathematics at Grade C or Grade 4 or above (or equivalent) is also required.

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Subjects

  • Coaching
  • Development
  • Sports Coaching
  • Physical activity
  • Health
  • Coaching Pedagogy
  • Conditioning
  • Muscle Physiology
  • Performance Analysis
  • Coach Education
  • Sports Development

Course programme

Year 1

SPT1726 Introduction to Sport, Physical Activity and Health (20 credits)

SPT1727 Introduction to Sport, Equity and Welfare (20 credits)

SPT1729 Introduction to Sport Policy and Development (20 credits)

SPT1731 Introduction to Critical Thinking for Sports Research (20 credits)

SPT1830 Introduction to Coaching Pedagogy (20 credits)

SPT1831 Introduction to Strength and Conditioning (20 credits)

Year 2

SPT2726 Doing Real World Sports Research (20 credits)

SPT2830 Applied Issues in Coaching Pedagogy (20 credits)

SPT2831 Applied Issues in Strength and Conditioning (20 credits)

SPT2832 Applied Issues in Performance Analysis (20 credits)

You will select two of the following modules:

SPT2730 Contemporary Issues in Sport and Athlete Welfare (20 credits)

SPT2731 Contemporary Issues in Safeguarding and Child Protection in Sport (20 credits)

SPT2732 Contemporary Issues in Community Sport Development and Coaching (20 credits)

Year 3

SPT3220 Dissertation (40 credits)

SPT3728 Applied Work Placement in Sports Development and Management (20 credits)

SPT3830 Advanced Issues in Coaching Pedagogy (20 credits)

SPT3832 Advanced Issues in Performance Analysis (20 credits)

You will select one of the following modules:

SPT3730 Working in Elite Sport Development and Coaching (20 credits)

SPT3731 Working in Community Sport Development and Coaching (20 credits)

Year 4

SPT4830 Critical Issues in Coaching Pedagogy (20 credits)

SPT4831 Critical Issues in Coach Education (20 credits)

SPT4832 Critical Issues in Strength and Conditioning (20 credits)

SPT4834 Critical Issues in Coaching Research (20 credits)

SPT4835 Advanced Research Project (40 credits)

Optional modules provide an element of choice within the programme curriculum. The availability of optional modules may vary from year to year and will be subject to minimum student numbers being achieved. This means that the availability of specific optional modules cannot be guaranteed. Optional module selection may also be affected by timetabling requirements.

Additional information

International students enrolling on the programme in academic year 2017/18 are £11,575 per annum.

How will I be assessed?

Assessments are both individual and team-based and enable you to develop your presentation skills through applied coaching tasks. These tasks will include the writing of essays and project reports, critical appraisals of coaching strategies, evaluations of coaching and development practices, preparation of poster presentations, planning and delivery of practical sessions, and undertaking two pieces of original independent research.

Who will be teaching me?

You will be taught by highly enthusiastic and committed staff who have a wealth of experience working with a variety of sport organisations. The programme team are also involved in national and international research projects that influence the way sport is coached, developed and managed. They will ensure you receive cutting edge knowledge, combined with vital practical experience, to prepare you for the world of work.


Course Length:4 Years Full-Time, 8 Years Part-Time

MSci Sports Coaching and Development

£ 9,250 + VAT