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BSc (Hons) Sports Coaching & Performance Science

University of Hull, United Kingdom
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Course Overview

This course is for anyone wanting to begin a career in coaching people of all ages and abilities as well as those interested in teaching physical education.

Our links with local authority sports development units (and other organizations) open up opportunities for work experience, coaching education courses, workshops, and events.

You’ll learn from tutors who've collaborated with the likes of FIFA, the International Olympic Committee, and the World Anti-Doping Agency.

And you’ll benefit from specialist facilities, such as our Sports Rehabilitation Suite, Health and Human Performance Laboratory, Environmental Chamber, Performance Analysis Suite, and Exercise Physiology Laboratories.

Hull is the exclusive Official University partner of Team GB - which means you’ll get the chance to hear from athletes and get involved with Team GB.

You’ll be studying at a university that invests in its sporting talent. Through our Talented Athlete Programme, you may be eligible for a scholarship to support your sporting development. Scholarships are offered to be selected high-performing athletes and include a tailored package of support, advice, mentoring, and personal development.

General Eligibility

Points can be from any qualifications on the UCAS tariff but must include at least 80 points from

  • A levels

  • BTEC Subsidiary Diploma, Diploma, or Extended Diploma

  • OCR Cambridge Technical Introductory Diploma, Diploma, or Extended Diploma

  • CACHE Diploma or Extended Diploma

  • Irish Leaving Certificate

  • Scottish Highers

  • Welsh Baccalaureate Advanced Diploma

  • or a combination of appropriate Level 3 qualifications

Alternative qualifications

  • IB Diploma: 28 points.

  • Pass Access to HE Diploma overall with a minimum of 112 UCAS tariff points.

Part Time Work Details

20 hours of work permit weekly for international students.

What You'll Study

1 Year 1

CORE

  • Applied Human Physiology

  • Principles of Anatomy and Biomechanics

  • Preparation for Learning in Sport, Health and Exercise Science

  • Sport, Health and Exercise Psychology

  • Introduction to Coaching Pedagogy

  • Conducting Science in Sport, Health and Exercise Science

2 Year 2

CORE

  • Introduction to Strength and Conditioning

  • Social Psychology of Sport, Health and Exercise

  • Contemporary Issues in Coaching Pedagogy

  • Applied Issues in Strength and Conditioning

  • Introduction to Performance Analysis

  • Research Methods

3 Year 3

CORE

  • Dissertation

  • Performance Analysis in Practice

  • Socio-cultural Implications of Surveillance Technologies in Sports Coaching

  • Professional Practice in Coaching and Performance

  • Sport Psychology for Coaches

Language Requirement

  • IELTS5.5
  • TOEFL59
  • PTE50
  • Duolingo69

IELTS 5.5 overall, with 5.5 in each skill.

Ready to get started?

For any enquiries or further details, please don't hesitate to contact us. Let's take the next step in your academic journey together.

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