Sport Coaching Science, BSc - 2017/18

Our Sport Coaching Science course engages sport and exercise science with applied sport coaching, offering you the opportunity to explore the underpinning science associated with physical activity and sports performance. It builds on the reputation of sport and exercise sciences which has been well established at Canterbury Christ Church, having been successfully delivered for over 35 years. You will have access to a range of excellent coaching resources at our sport centres provided by the University and in partnership at Polo Farm Sports Club. This allows for a varied student learning experience where theoretical understanding can be contextualised through practical experience. The range of equipment for teaching and research uses the latest technology such as our student focused laboratories that include aerobic, flexibility, strength and power testing, blood, gas and body composition analysis, cardiac and vascular ultrasound, force mat and platform assessment tools, 3D high speed filming and eye tracker hardware. The opportunity to experience coaching placements is embedded in each year of the degree. In partnership with sport clubs you will be guided to work with qualified coaches. This will normally consist of a 20 hour placement in year one, 40 hours in year two and 60 hours in year three. You will be supported to identify a coaching placement which will provide you with a bespoke practical coaching experience whilst under the guidance of a tutor and an experienced coach. The development of professional coaching skills will enhance your knowledge and understanding of the theory and practice of sport coaching. There are a wide range of coaching providers who have been able to offer sport coaching placements including Polo Farm Sports Club, Kent Cricket Club, Canterbury Rugby Club, Tankerton, Chartham and Folkestone Football Clubs and Pilgrims Netball Club. The acquisition of National Governing Body (NGB) awards are encouraged at each level of the degree. The NGB qualification will not contribute to the outcome of your degree but will enhance your coaching credentials. To assist you in the pursuit of sport coaching expertise a bursary scheme is available in each year. It is expected that students will complete a level 2 qualification by their third year. Top reason to choose this course Studying Sport Coaching Science with us guarantees that you will be taught by a well-qualified and dynamic team of research active staff, dedicated to ensuring that your course is stimulating and fun. Awards Student BASES conference presentation prizes. Joint British Association of Sport and Exercises Sciences/British Association of Sport and Exercise Medicine award for best exercise science research conference presentation. Coubertin Prize 2008 awarded by the International Olympic Committee (IOC) and the International Pierre de Coubertin Committee (IPCC). We are the number one university for sport and exercise sciences in Kent for research quality and quantity REF2014