Sport Science (Coaching) BSc(Hons) single honours

he course will enable you to influence sporting performers as a coach. You will investigate sports coaching theories and practices, and learn how to apply these to practical coaching environments. You'll learn to effectively identify and manage lifestyle, performance and training issues, and study psychological skills that enhance confidence, control anxiety, optimise concentration and develop self-awareness.

You will learn how to develop long and short-term coaching strategies to identify talented athletes and aid athletic development. You will also learn about the diverse nature of research activity in sporting activity, and develop the skills needed for collecting, analysing and presenting data.

The course also has a strong emphasis on practical learning. Our specialist exercise physiology and biomechanics laboratories will give you experience of using the latest equipment and analysis techniques

You will graduate with specific skills and knowledge related to coaching science and sport analysis, as well as useful interpersonal and transferable skills for the work environment. Graduates may develop careers in sport development and coaching-related roles in both the private and public sectors.

Employment opportunities in sport analysis and coaching are ever expanding. There are ongoing opportunities for graduates to work with athletes, training for future national and international competitions, as well as working with participants in grass-roots sport.

A-level: 104 points, minimum grade C in either PE, Biology, Human Biology, Applied Science, Psychology or Chemistry A2 subject. General Studies not accepted.
BTEC Extended Diploma: Sports and Exercise Science or Applied Science or Applied Biology. (112 points grades DMM).
BTEC Extended Diploma: other sports-related courses (128 points grades DDM).

This course scored 100 per cent for student satisfaction in the 2015 and 2016 National Student Survey (NSS) course ranking.