Sports Coaching and Physical Education - BSc (Hons)

The course content is designed to ensure graduates develop the pedagogical practice required to coach athletes across a range of ages and abilities, as well as the delivery of all areas of the Physical Education curriculum at both Primary and Secondary school level. Following graduation, you will be in a position to gain employment within a sports coaching or school sport setting, or embark on postgraduate studies, such as a PGCE in Physical Education.

OpportUNIty: Student Jobs on Campus ensures that our students are given a first opportunity to fill many part-time temporary positions within the University. This allows you to work while you study with us, fitting the job around your course commitments. By taking part in the scheme, you will gain valuable experiences and employability skills, enhancing your prospects in the job market.

Five subjects at grade C/4 or above
Must include Mathematics, English language and Double Science
Level 2 equivalent qualifications (e.g. Functional Skills) are not accepted
Must have been achieved at the point of enrolment
Preference is given to applicants who have obtained these grades on application

Why Choose Us?
Placement experience - you'll gain vital, first-hand experience of coaching and physical education by undertaking placements, where you can build up your knowledge and enhance your attributes
Job opportunities - benefit from our staff expertise and networks to help support you to find work experience and opportunities. We have students who have gained employment within organisations such as the Football Association and in schools since starting their course with us
Inspiring children - there will be a host of practical-based teamwork and activities, ensuring you learn by doing. We regularly hold sports festivals for students from all year groups to host with local school children, to provide you with hands-on experience right from the start of the course
£71 million campus - we have recently invested an additional £41 million into our £30 million City South campus complete with new, state-of-the-art facilities and cutting-edge resources and equipment – including a Sports Hall and fitness suite
Get work experience abroad - you can apply for a travel scholarship as part of our Go Abroad scheme to carry out exciting work placements overseas
Partnerships - The Department of Sport and Exercise have developed excellent partnerships with sports organisations such as Warwickshire County Cricket (BCU sponsor of Birmingham Bears T20 team), Kidderminster Harriers FC, Worcester Warriors RFU, City of Birmingham Swimming Club and UK athletics. We are continuing to develop valuable partnerships to offer unique opportunities and experiences for our students that will be invaluable for building a CV and securing the ultimate career