Sports Coaching Science BSc (Hons)

Postgraduate

In Worcester

£ 4,200 + VAT

Description

  • Type

    Postgraduate

  • Location

    Worcester

  • Start date

    Different dates available

What makes Sport Coaching Science at Worcester special? Coaching is a rewarding and at times challenging role. Whether pushing for a podium place, seeking to improve health and wellbeing within the community or bringing the joy of participation in sport to new audiences, a good coach can take people from where they are to where they want to be. At Worcester, you will approach coaching from a range of perspectives, developing an understanding of the scientific techniques that underpin effective coaching, as well as the wider social and cultural factors that can influence the sporting journey.

Facilities

Location

Start date

Worcester (Worcestershire)
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Henwick Grove, WR2 6AJ

Start date

Different dates availableEnrolment now open

About this course

Entry requirements 112 UCAS Tariff points including GCSE English and Mathematics at Grade C or above The points above are the new UCAS tariff, which will be used for courses starting from September 2017. See our new UCAS tariff page for more information. A Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS, formerly known as CRB) is required for this course

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Subjects

  • Coaching
  • Disability

Course programme

Course content What will you study?

Here is an overview of current modules available on this course. Regular updates may mean that exact module titles may differ.

Year 1

Mandatory

  • Principles of Sports Coaching
  • Fundamentals of Sport and Exercise
  • Introduction to Motor Learning and Skill Acquisition
  • Adapted Physical Activity, Sport and Disability
  • Physical Activity, Exercise and Health
  • Personal Growth and Team Building Though Outdoor Adventurous Activity
  • Fundamentals of Athletics in Schools

Optional

  • Introduction to Socio-Cultural Issues in Sport
Year 2

Mandatory

  • Coaching Pedagogy and Practice
  • Scientific Analysis of Sports Coaching
  • The Research Process

Optional

  • Sport Event Operations
  • Motor Skill Progression
  • Sports Nutrition
  • Strength, Power and Speed
  • Multi Sports
  • Sport and Disability
Year 3

Mandatory

  • Independent Study

Optional

  • Coaching Placement and Professional Development(this module is taught over 2 semesters)
  • Work-Based Learning (Coaching Placement)
  • Contemporary Issues in Sports Coaching
  • The Sports Entrepreneur
  • Group Dynamics in Sport
  • Applied Performance Analysis
  • Socio-cultural Critique of Global and Olympic Sports
  • Learning and Performance of Sports Skills
  • The Developing Child in Sport
  • International Sport Development and Volunteering
  • Advanced Sport and Disability
  • Advanced Sports Nutrition
  • Case study Henna Kalviainen, Sports Coaching Science BSc (Hons)

    The facilities at University of Worcester are excellent, and the sports tutors are really helpful - they always have time for you.

    "I come from Finland, but the University has such a nice, friendly environment that I feel completely at home here.

    "This was the only place I applied to, because I came here and thought: This is the place for me, and I wasnt wrong!

Sports Coaching Science BSc (Hons)

£ 4,200 + VAT