Course Overview

Our degree course is packed with opportunities to complete work placements in local schools and sports clubs. Moreover, you'll have the chance to gain unique work experience with organizations such as Living Sport and Cambridge City Council, which run community sports projects for young people from disadvantaged backgrounds. You can also apply to internship programs with professional sports teams. In the final year of your Sport Coaching and Physical Education degree, you'll be offered a unique opportunity to complete a real-life research and development project immersed in the industry. All this is supported by what you learn in the lecture theatre. Together, well explore sport development, applied coaching pedagogy (how people teach and learn), athlete development, sports physiology, and the psychology of sports coaching. Youll learn how to use your knowledge as a leader, teacher, and sports coach €“ and to work safely, ethically, and confidently on your own, or as part of a team. To do this, youll use fantastic facilities including exercise testing and human movement labs, and a strength and conditioning suite.

General Eligibility

• 104 UCAS Tariff points from a minimum of 2 A Levels (or equivalent), including a pass in Psychology, Physical Education, Sports Studies or a Science subject.

• 3 GCSEs at grade C, or grade 4, or above, including English and Maths.

Part Time Work Details

20 Hours of Work permit weekly for international students.

Language Requirement

• The IELTS score for international applicants to Joint Honours is 6.0 (with no less than 5.5 in each component).