Course Overview

Sport, Coaching & Physical Education at BGU in Lincoln is an exciting, multi-disciplinary degree that equips you with the vocational, professional, and academic knowledge and experience required for those with aspirations for a successful career in coaching, teaching, sports development or the health and fitness industry. This degree requires your practical involvement in sports and physical activity to systematically challenge and critique the theoretical aspects of Sports, Coaching & Physical Education.

Sports coaches and physical educators have the opportunity to impact significantly the lives of those they support; this requires thoughtful, innovative, and informed practitioners, which this degree aims to develop.

A vital feature of this undergraduate course is its integration of applied professional practice with theory. You will examine academic subjects and develop your critical skills in various practical settings. This may include working alongside experienced coaches in participation, community, and performance settings or discussing issues linked to sports and physical education in schools. Our links with local sports partnerships, governing bodies, and professional sports clubs provide exciting work placement and career opportunities. Our staff is also involved in exciting research projects, developing knowledge and professional links students can access.

You will study various modules that focus on the critical aspects of sports, coaching, and physical education. In your first year, the initial learning focus requires you to demonstrate your written, functional performance, and presentation skills in all modules. It provides an introduction to analysis which will feature more heavily in assessments at the next level. Year two will see you have more significant opportunities for choice and specialization, directly reflected in the variety and relevance of assessment types. The ability to compare, contrast, reflect, and relate concepts is evaluated. In your final year, you must demonstrate your ability to function individually and in group and research settings. You will be given all-important opportunities to cope with working under supervised conditions. This develops independence and the ability to think more critically.

General Eligibility

Application for this course is via UCAS, although there is no formal requirement for UCAS points to access the system (usually, GCSE English or equivalent is desirable). As part of your application, you will have the opportunity to speak with a member of BGU Admissions staff to resolve any questions or queries.

Different degree subjects may have specific entry requirements to allow you to progress from the Foundation Year. While not a condition of entry onto the Foundation Year, you must have met these by the time you complete the first year of this four-year course.

Part Time Work Details

20 hours of work permit weekly for international students.

Language Requirement

• N/A