University Centre at the Heart of Yorkshire Education Group (inc Wakefield College & Selby College) has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework. These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.
Course summary
The programme leads to a BSc in Sports Coaching and Exercise Science, validated by the University of Hull. The three year programme will provide the perfect platform to anyone wanting a career in a variety of roles within the sport industry. The main coaching modules will equip you with key skills to work with groups and individuals at both grassroots and elite level. These skills will be developed by science-based knowledge to underpin your level of understanding. The knowledge gained will assist you in the process of working with clients on a more individual basis. The programme will embed information about how these processes are supported from a funding and planning perspective, and you will gain a clear comprehension of the ethical and safeguarding concepts that underpin pedagogy in teaching, when working with others.
Modules
Modules currently include*: Year 1 (Certificate Stage) Introduction to Research Methods; Sport and Exercise Physiology; Sports Development; Sport and Exercise Psychology; Coaching Methods; Field-Based Fitness Testing and Training Theory. Year 2 (Diploma Stage)*: Managing Career Development; Coaching Children and Young Performers; Nutrition for Sports Performance; Athletic Preparation for Sport Performance; Contemporary Sport Issues; Research Design. Year 3 (Honours Stage)*: Independent Research Project; Physical Activity and Health Promotion; Specialist Coaching and Leadership; Qualitative Analysis of Sport Performance; Current Practice in Physical Education and Coaching. * Modules may be subject to change from year to year, due to curriculum updating/sector changes/changes in delivery staff specialisms or awarding body requirements.
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:
- C6J8
- Institution code:
- W08
- Campus name:
- University Centre: Selby College
- Campus code:
- S
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
- Year 3
International applicants
This programme is currently available to UK and EU applicants only.
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
UCAS Tariff - 80 points
A level
Access to HE Diploma - Not accepted
Scottish Higher - Not accepted
Please click the following link to find out more about qualification requirements for this course
https://selby.ac.uk/higher-education/courses/sports/bsc-hons-sports-coaching-and-exercise-science/
Student Outcomes
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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| England | £7400 | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £7400 | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £7400 | Year 1 |
| Wales | £7400 | Year 1 |
| International | £9500 | Year 1 |
| EU | £9500 | 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 Centre: Selby College
Abbot's Rd
Thunderhead Ridge
Selby
YO8 8AT