Skip to main content
Panoramic collage of university campus architecture

BA (Hons) Sport Coaching And Physical Education

University of Cumbria, United Kingdom
Save

Course Overview

On this course, you'll examine the theory of physical education, sport and coaching science across education, leisure and community sectors. You’ll build on this with a focus on teaching and coaching. A learn-and-do ethos will see teaching complemented by practical sessions whilst experience in schools, clubs and community groups will provide real-world application. Completing 50 hours of work experience throughout this sport coaching degree will prove invaluable for your CV.

You’ll receive the support of industry-sourced professionals and have access to facilities including a sports hall and performance laboratories, Salt Ayre Leisure Centre and Brathay Hall and Estate. You may be eligible for additional qualifications including coaching awards.

Fast-track your job hunt with our industry links, which include professional sport clubs and national governing bodies of sport. You’ll have numerous career options upon graduation including sport coaching, teaching, sport development, performance analysis and event management.

General Eligibility

  • A-levels: CCC - BBC

  • T-levels: P (C+ in the Core) - M All subjects are accepted for entry to this course.

  • Access to HE: 45 Credits at Merit – 15 credits at Distinction & 30 at Merit 

  • CACHE Technical Level 3 and Level 3 Extended Diploma: C

  • OCR Cambridge Technical & Edexcel/Pearson BTEC Level 3 (National) Extended Diploma: MMM - DMM

  • Scottish Highers: 96-112 UCAS Tariff Points preferably from 4 Highers

  • Irish LC Highers: 96-112 UCAS Tariff Points preferably from 4 Irish Leaving Certificate Highers

  • Alternative routes: If don't think you'll meet the criteria for direct application to this course, check out our Integrated Foundation Year. Please make a Fair Admissions subheading (in pink) with the

Part Time Work Details

20 Hours of Work permit weekly for international students.

What You'll Study

1 Year 1
  • Personal & Professional Development.

  • Developing the Practitioner Toolkit

  • Introduction to Sport Development

  • Introduction to Sport Psychology

  • Principles of Human Movement & Function

  • Multi-Skills Development in Physical Education and Sport

2 Year 2
  • Delivering Sport and the Physical Education Curriculum

  • Leadership and Relationships in Sport

  • Work-Based Learning

  • Investigative Techniques

  • Outdoor and Adventurous Activities

  • Developing Communities through Spor

3 Year 3
  • Independent Investigative Project

  • Current Issues in Sport Development and Physical Education

  • Managing Community Events

  • Club and Coach Development

  • Performance Analysis in Sport

Language Requirement

  • IELTS5.5
  • TOEFL59
  • PTE50
  • Duolingo69

The IELTS score for international applicants is 6 (with no less than 5.5 in each component).

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.

Contact Us
Call
WhatsApp
Email