Sports Performance and Coaching (Including Year Abroad) at University of Essex - UCAS

University of Essex

Degree level: Undergraduate

Sports Performance and Coaching (Including Year Abroad)

Course summary

Do you want to learn how to train athletes and teams effectively to enhance performance? Our BSc Sport Performance and Coaching course integrates world-leading coaching research with practical application to prepare you for a successful career in sport coaching and education. You will also have access to our specialist sport, research and teaching facilities. Throughout your time with us, you will become employment-ready by expanding your knowledge and skills though studying applied topics, such as:

  • Socio-pedagogical principles of sport coaching
  • Talent identification and development
  • Techniques for analysing sport performance
  • Strength and conditioning
  • Technology enhanced coaching
At Essex, your learning will be enriched even further by our unique and valuable connections with several National Governing Bodies, including The Football Association, Volleyball England, Basketball England and Rugby Football Union. Our links to industry provide you with opportunities to gain “real-world” experience, access to coach education courses and work towards externally accredited National Governing Body awards. You can also work with our on campus Human Performance Unit for “hands on” experience of helping athletes reach peak performance.

Modules

Many of our courses offer a choice of optional modules to tailor your learning experience. More information about these can be found on the University of Essex website.


How to apply

Application codes

Course code:
C608
Institution code:
E70
Campus name:
Colchester Campus
Campus code:
-

Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

  • Year 1
  • Year 2

Entry requirements

Qualification requirements

At Essex we consider your whole application – not just grades. If you don’t meet the exact grade requirements, you may still be considered. We’re dedicated to helping students from underrepresented groups to access an Essex education. We may give you a Contextual Offer up to two A-Level grades below our standard conditional offer based on where you live, your school, and other details from your application. Involvement in our on-campus events may also support eligibility for a Contextual Offer.

Please click the following link to find out more about qualification requirements for this course

https://www.essex.ac.uk/undergraduate/applying-to-essex


Student Outcomes

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70%
Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs)
95%
Go onto work and study

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Fees and funding

Tuition fees

England £9250 Year 1
Northern Ireland £9250 Year 1
Scotland £9250 Year 1
Wales £9250 Year 1
Channel Islands £9250 Year 1
Republic of Ireland £9250 Year 1
EU £20500 Year 1
International £20500 Year 1

Additional fee information

Fees displayed are for 2024-25 entry. Fees may increase for each academic intake and each academic year of study.
Sports Performance and Coaching (Including Year Abroad) at University of Essex - UCAS