BSc (Hons) Sport Coaching Science

This innovative degree course provides students with a comprehensive understanding of the principles and practices of sport coaching. Students will learn how to design, implement and evaluate coach-led interventions that promote physical activity, improve fitness and athletic performance, and enhance overall wellbeing. The course covers a wide range of topics including anatomy and physiology, sports psychology, injury prevention and management, and coaching techniques for various sports. Students will also gain practical experience through supervised coaching placements and have the opportunity to specialize in a particular sport or population. Upon completion of this course, students will be well-equipped to pursue careers as sport coaches, sports scientists, or fitness professionals.

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This course is ideal for students who are interested in pursuing a career in sport coaching or sports science. It provides a comprehensive education in the principles and practices of sport coaching, as well as practical experience through supervised coaching placements. The course covers a wide range of topics, including anatomy and physiology, sports psychology, injury prevention and management, and coaching techniques for various sports. Students will also have the opportunity to specialize in a particular sport or population.

Discover Your Passion for Sport Coaching at Canterbury Christ Church University

Canterbury Christ Church University is an ideal choice for students pursuing a degree in Sport Coaching Science. The university has a strong reputation for delivering high-quality sport and exercise science programs, and its location in Canterbury provides easy access to a range of sports facilities and opportunities for practical experience. The faculty consists of experienced sport scientists and coaches who are passionate about teaching and mentoring students. Additionally, the university offers a range of support services to help students succeed in their studies.

In our course, you’ll study and experience sports coaching with modules in coaching theory and practice, and learn about the science behind sports performance and physical activity.

You'll benefit from specialist sports labs and be taught by a passionate, research-active team of academics and supported by specialist technical staff.

This degree opens up roles in sports coaching, sport development, coaching in sports clubs, sports, physical activity administration, and research, as well as the ever-expanding leisure industry.

In addition, it provides an excellent foundation for careers in the public sector, and sport-related business, and the armed and police forces look favorably upon our graduates. Students who successfully complete a Sports Coaching Science degree possess many of the specific and generic knowledge, skills, and sport coaching experience that employers require.

A Levels: BBC

BTEC: DMM

Access: 15 Distinctions and 30 Merits 

International Baccalaureate: 29 Points

Combinations: A combination of qualifications totaling 112 UCAS points

20 hours of work permit weekly for international students.