Sport Coaching

A variety of teaching methods are used including lectures, laboratory work, first-hand coaching experience, seminars, group tasks and practical sport. This variety of learning approaches will help you to develop both specific skills for coaching and a set of transferable skills that can be used in a wide range of jobs.

Course structure

Year 1 provides a broad introduction to coaching including physiology, psychology, biomechanics, skill acquisition, training principles, sport development and sociology. This provides the foundation for years 2 and 3 where you can start to explore your own interests by selecting optional modules from a wide range.

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 a coaching placement during year 3.

You will develop your coaching experience in a wide range of settings, including sport coaching, cardiac rehabilitation and assisting with strength and conditioning of elite athletes.

Students benefit from our partnerships and contacts with Brighton and Hove Albion, Eastbourne Borough Football Club, Sussex County Cricket, British Triathlon, The Lawn Tennis Association and Sussex County Sports Partnership.

Career and progression opportunities

The Sport Coaching degree will provide you with the opportunity to develop a career in many areas of sport. It will place you at the forefront of sport coaching, ready to take advantage of the expansion that the 2012 London Olympics is likely to bring about.

Possible roles include work in regional and national sporting organisations, sports development officer, sports or coaching coordinator, exercise scientist, and recreation officer.

You can also apply to study for a further year to qualify as a dance or PE teacher - providing you meet government entry requirements for teaching.

Mode of Attendance : Full - time