University of Chichester has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework. These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.
Course summary
Examine the physiological, biomechanical and psychological principles of sports performance Chartered Institute for the Management of Sport and Physical Activity (CIMSPA) education partner Our BSc (Hons) Sport Coaching course provides you with an understanding of the role of coaches across a range of contexts, as you develop practical skills, explore ethical considerations and use evidence-based research to prepare you to meet the vocational demands of the coaching profession. Explore the science behind enhancing sports performance Throughout this three-year course, you will use sports, health and exercise science principles to examine and understand the physiological, biomechanical and psychological principles that underlie the enhancement, monitoring and analysis of sports performance. Coach across different contexts, sports, and activities Through on and off-site programmes, this course develops your competency and excellence within a variety of different coaching contexts, irrespective of sport or activity, as you work with students on other sport courses to put your theory to practice. Coach across different contexts, including:
- Primary schools
- Disability
- Further education
- Sports clubs.
- Develop your ability to coach a variety of sports through the application of theory to practice.
- Examine the physiological, biomechanical and psychological principles that underpin modern sports coaching.
- Have the ability to specialise your coaching practice in your second and third years.
- Learn from experienced and active coaching practitioners who really get to know you and your needs.
- Study on a Chartered Institute for the Management of Sport and Physical Activity (CIMSPA)-endorsed course.
Modules
Year One In the first year, you will learn the fundamental theories and practices of coaching before you deliver a number of sessions to your peer group. Year Two In your second year, you will expand your coaching practice through supported coaching placements and experiential, on-site learning. Year Three Your final year allows you to focus on a specialist area such as psychology, physiology or biomechanics via your module choices and dissertation, leading to professional skill development for your chosen career path. You have a wide range of optional modules to choose from including the chance to explore scuba diving and alpine residential environments. Indicative modules You will study a selection of core and optional modules during your degree. Each module is worth a particular number of credits and is delivered differently depending on the needs of the module.
Assessment method
Modules are assessed at every stage of the course, offering cumulative assessment of your progress, which means you can monitor your own progress throughout your degree and look to discuss and plan your development with your lecturers throughout the course. Where appropriate, special arrangements can be made for students with an identified need/needs. Our course includes a mix of assessments to help you develop a wide range of transferable skills. You will be assessed by a variety of methods, including: Practical coaching Portfolios Group and individual presentations Literature reviews Lab reports.
How to apply
29Jan
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:
- C620
- Institution code:
- C58
- Campus name:
- Bishop Otter Campus, Chichester
- Campus code:
- -
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
UCAS Tariff - 96 - 112 points
A level - BBC - CCC
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) - DMM - MMM
Access to HE Diploma
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme - 28 points
GCSE/National 4/National 5
Additional entry requirements
Criminal records declaration (DBS/Disclosure Scotland)
English language requirements
| Test | Grade | Additional details |
|---|---|---|
| IELTS (Academic) | 6 | No component less than 5.5 |
| PTE Academic | 50 | 50-57 and no lower than 50-57 in each component |
| TOEFL (iBT) | 79 | At least: 18 in Reading 17 in Listening 20 in Speaking 17 in Writing |
Qualifications recognised for English language proficiency
https://www.chi.ac.uk/study/international/english-language-requirements/
Student Outcomes
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Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs)
Go onto work and study
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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| Republic of Ireland | £9535 | Year 1 |
| EU | £9535 | Year 1 |
| Channel Islands | £9535 | Year 1 |
| England | £9535 | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £9535 | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £9535 | Year 1 |
| Wales | £9535 | Year 1 |
| International | £16344 | 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
No additional fees or cost information has been supplied for this course, please contact the provider directly.
Provider information
University of Chichester
Bishop Otter Campus
College Lane
Chichester
PO19 6PE