Sports Coaching Science with Disability Sport BSc (Hons)
Postgraduate
In Worcester
Description
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Type
Postgraduate
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Location
Worcester
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Start date
Different dates available
What makes Sports Coaching Science with Disability Sport at Worcester special? This innovative course - the first of its kind in the country - has been created to support the development of a new generation of sports coaches, dedicated to the principles of inclusive sport. With highly experienced staff, a host of inclusive sports facilities and forward-thinking teaching methods, this programme covers core principles of sports coaching such as coaching pedagogy and practice, as well as more bespoke areas linked with coaching disabled athletes. Worcester is the home of inclusive sport, with the award-winning University of Worcester Arena the UKs first sports facility designed to be accessible to both wheelchair and able-bodied athletes alike and an official Paralympic training venue.
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About this course
Entry requirements 112UCAS Tariff points including GCSE English language 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
Here is an overview of current modules available on this course. Regular updates may mean that exact module titles may differ.
Year 1Mandatory
- Principles of Sports Coaching
- Fundamentals of Sport and Exercise
- Adapted Physical Activity, Sport and Disability
Optional
- Introduction to Motor Learning and Skill Acquisition
- Introduction to Socio-Cultural Issues in Sport
- Physical Activity, Exercise and Health
- Personal Growth and Team Building Though Outdoor Adventurous Activity
- Fundamentals of Athletics in Schools
Mandatory
- Coaching Pedagogy and Practice
- Scientific Analysis of Disability Coaching
- The Research Process
- Sport and Disability
Optional
- Sport Event Operations
- Motor Skill Progression
- Sports Nutrition
- Strength, Power and Speed
- Multi Sports
- Science of Disability Sport
Mandatory
- Independent Study
- Contemporary Issues in Sports Coaching
- Advanced Sport and Disability
Optional
- Coaching Placement and Professional Development (Disability Sport) *This module is taught over 2 semesters
- Work-Based Learning (Disability Coaching Placement)
- The Sports Entrepreneur
- Group Dynamics in Sport
- Socio-cultural Critique of Global and Olympic Sports
- Learning and Performance of Sports Skills
- The Developing Child in Sport
- Advanced Sports Nutrition
- Applied Performance Analysis in Disability Sport
My ambition is to work as a cycle coach, making cycling accessible to everyone, which is why I elected to study Sports Coaching Science with Disability Sport.
Sophie Wright, Sports Coaching Science with Disablity Sport BSc
Sports Coaching Science with Disability Sport BSc (Hons)