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Sports Coaching at University of Worcester - UCAS

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University of Worcester has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework. These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.

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University of Worcester - Open Day
Undergraduate

Course summary

Transform Your Passion into a Career with Sports Coaching at Worcester! This course is designed to give you the practical skills and knowledge needed for a successful career in the sports industry. From day one, you’ll work hands-on with people across a range of sports and abilities, building your expertise in coaching, physical activity, sports science and inclusive practice. Key Highlights of Your Coaching Journey

  • Comprehensive and Flexible Curriculum: Start with foundational modules in Coaching, Development, and PE, and progress to specialised subjects like Disability Sport or Performance Analysis, giving you the freedom to tailor your degree to your passions and interests as you progress. The innovative design of our sport coaching degree also allows you to gain credits for a bracketed named degree, if you wish, in one of these specialist subject areas. Specifically, BSc Sport Coaching (Performance Analysis) or BSc Sport Coaching (Disability).
  • Hands-On Experience: Gain practical coaching experience in a diverse range of sports, enhancing your skills and understanding of coaching practices.
  • Expert Faculty: Learn from current coaching practitioners who bring real-world insights from various sporting environments.
  • State-of-the-Art Facilities: Access top-tier resources like the University Arena, 3G AstroTurf, and more, for an immersive learning experience and access our high-tech fitness gym with free membership for all first-year students living in halls.
  • Additional Qualifications: Enhance your profile during your studies with various industry-recognised coaching awards and engage in sports-related volunteering.
  • Global Opportunities: Broaden your perspective with the opportunity to study abroad for a semester.
  • Scholarship Opportunities: Apply for a sports scholarship and/or aim to achieve an academic scholarship to support your academic journey and foster your talents.
Future employment The placements, practical sessions and coaching opportunities you’ll have throughout the course give you plenty to write about on your CV and help you build a network of contacts in the sports industry. You’ll graduate with the skills, knowledge, confidence and experience to progress into a range of sports roles. This degree could be the first step toward your career within sports coaching, management, coordinating, teaching and more. Why the University of Worcester? The University of Worcester is a campus university, meaning everything you need is on site. We’re based in a vibrant cathedral city just 40 mins south of Birmingham and an hour north of Bristol, and our beautiful green campuses have plenty of parking and quality on-site accommodation. At Worcester, small class sizes, supportive tutors, and professionally focused courses mean you’ll be prepared for your dream career. These are just some of the reasons why we’re first in the UK for both graduate employment and quality education. • University of the Year finalist in the Times Higher Education Awards 2025. • First in the UK for sustained employment, further study or both, from any multidisciplinary university – Longitudinal Education Outcomes (LEO) 2017 to 2025. • First in the UK for quality education – Joint 1st in the Times Higher Education’s University Impact Rankings 2025. Join us at one of our regular Open Days to see if the University is a good fit for you: www.worcester.ac.uk/opendays

Modules

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Assessment method

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How to apply

14Jan

This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.

Application codes

Course code:
C601
Institution code:
W80
Campus name:
Main Site
Campus code:
-

Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

  • Year 1

Entry requirements

Qualification requirements

The University of Worcester accepts all qualifications within the Tariff, and normally looks for the equivalent of 3 A levels. More information can be found at http://www.worcester.ac.uk/journey/entry-requirements.html

Additional entry requirements

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Fees and funding

Tuition fees

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Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website .

Additional fee information

Please visit the fees and finance pages of the University of Worcester website for tuition fee information: https://www.worcester.ac.uk/study/fees-and-finance/
Sports Coaching at University of Worcester - UCAS