BA (Hons) Physical Education and Sports Coaching (with Foundation Year)

Core modules (students are required to take):

• Academic Skills and Studying with Confidence
  We'll help you develop core academic skills such as using electronic resources, planning and note-taking, communication skills related to essay and report writing and delivering presentations. You'll learn how to manage your time, how to prioritise and how to manage stress, and you’ll become more confident in engaging with collaborative learning, debates, discussions and critical reflection.
  

• Project
  You’ll study an area of interest related to your chosen degree. You’ll work individually on your project, whether that's a written report, a presentation and oral examination, a film or a series of blog posts. You’ll undertake problem-solving learning, and formative feedback and support will be provided throughout, helping develop your self-confidence.
  

• Being Healthy in a Modern World
  You’ll explore the benefits of a healthy population at individual and societal levels as well as key innovations in health and healthcare provision. You’ll focus on modern health issues including sleep, nutrition, alcohol, physical activity and mental health, and consider their cause, effect and impact for diverse populations. You’ll learn fundamental theories and concepts through formal lectures, seminars and group workshops.
  

• Introduction to Sport and Exercise
  You’ll be introduced to multi-disciplinary perspectives on sport, exercise and physical performance including physiological, psychological, biomechanical and pedagogical concepts. You'll explore performance testing and evaluation methods through interactive lectures, workshops and lab and field-based practical work.

Core modules (students are required to take):

• Introduction to Coaching and Teaching

• Policy and Practice in Sport and Physical Education

• Sociology and Psychology of Physical Education and Coaching  

• Scientific Principles of Physical Education and Coaching

Core modules (students are required to take):

• Applied Pedagogy - Models Based Practice

• Integrated Coaching and Assessment of Performance

• Applied Scientific Principles within Physical Education and Coaching

• Applying Professional Skills in Physical Education and School Sport

Core modules (students are required to take):

• Independent Project  

• Working in Physical Education and School Sport

Students are required to choose one option module from:

• Contemporary Debates in Physical Education and School Sport

• Performance Coaching

Students are required to choose one option module from: 

• Inclusive Physical Education and School Sport

• Development of the Profession and the Professional