This course is subject to validation. You can still apply for this course while it is being approved.
Plymouth Marjon University has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework. These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.
Course summary
This course offers you a flexible route into the sports industry; whether that’s coaching, PE teaching or a sport development-related career. You’ll develop hands-on expertise through a course which mixes modules on coaching, education and sport development. You’ll gain an understanding of diverse topics such as how people learn, sport analysis and sport science: skills which can take you in a wide variety of directions in the sporting scene. As you develop your understanding of career options, you will have the opportunity to tailor your degree to best meet your future needs. Why this course at Marjon? • Lecturing staff with broad expertise in all aspects of teaching and coaching. • World class sports facilities for you to apply your knowledge of sport and coaching practice. • We enjoy extensive links with schools, professional sports clubs and elite and community sports programmes in Plymouth and beyond. • You can take industry-recognised qualifications including UK Coaching Certificate awards and first aid certificates. • There is a work placement module to gain confidence and contacts. What might I become? Develop your career through further study such as PGCE or Masters or work in professional sport coaching, teaching or in National Governing Bodies. Find out more at Open Day Open Day is your opportunity to find out more about studying Sport, Coaching and Physical Educationat Marjon. You’ll meet lecturers and look around our world class Sport & Health Centre. Our student life talks will help you prepare to go to university, covering topics such as careers, funding, sport and our award winning on-campus student support service. You can also take a tour of the campus with a current student and find out about the student-led clubs and societies. Book on to an Open Day at: www.marjon.ac.uk/open-day Why study at Marjon? • First-class facilities used by world-class athletes • Small, person-focused university • No.2 university in England for Student Satisfaction (Complete University Guide 2024) • No.4 university in the UK for Career Prospects (WhatUni Student Choice Awards 2023) • No.4 uni in England for Education (Student Experience) (The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2023)
Modules
Liam - First year, Sport, Coaching and Physical Education; In our first year we are learning how to run practical coaching sessions. We film them and then analyse ourselves and discuss strengths and weaknesses of different coaching styles. During the second year we will learn about the fundamental mechanics and movements of the body and about physiology and psychology in sport. In third year we can choose some our modules based on the career path we want to work towards. 1st Year Engaging with learning: personal & professional development Coaching and Teaching: Process & Practice Sports science principles of growth & development Foundations of sport development International studies in sport & PE Fundamental movement skills: Skill acquisition, mechanics & analysis 2nd Year Work-based learning (placement) Or Sport event management Research methods Learning theory & the learner Coaching theory and practice Sport and education Inclusion in sport International semester long placement* 3rd Year Dissertation Pedagogy in practice* Coaching children in sport Leadership and management in sport & PE Performance coaching* Sport and excellence* Graduate employability in sport
- optional module
Assessment method
Assessment methods include; Coaching practicals, teaching practicals, oral and poster presentations, essays, placement portfolio, Online assessment and an Honours project.
How to apply
31Jan
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:
- SCP1
- Institution code:
- P63
- Campus name:
- Main Site
- Campus code:
- -
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
- Year 2
Entry requirements for advanced entry (i.e. into Year 2 and beyond)
Year 2 – Higher National Certificate or evidence of 120 Credits gained at Higher Education. Module details will be required to check that previous study matches Marjon curriculum.
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
UCAS Tariff - 96 points
A level - CCC
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) - MMM
Access to HE Diploma
AS
GCSE/National 4/National 5
T Level - P
Other Level 3 qualifications will be considered
Additional entry requirements
Criminal records declaration (DBS/Disclosure Scotland)
Student Outcomes
Operated by the Office for Students
Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs)
Go onto work and study
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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| EU | £14500 | Year 1 |
| Republic of Ireland | £9250 | Year 1 |
| England | £9250 | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £9250 | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £9250 | Year 1 |
| Wales | £9250 | Year 1 |
| Channel Islands | £9250 | Year 1 |
| International | £14500 | Year 1 |
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
EU applicants will be classed as International unless they have Pre-settled or Settled status.
Provider information
Plymouth Marjon University
Derriford Road
Plymouth
PL6 8BH