12Nov
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Course summary
Develop into a confident, reflective and skilled sports coach, gaining practical experience and potential placement opportunities to prepare for a career in sport and related fields. Sports coaches play a key role in driving both sporting success and lifelong participation in schools and communities. This course aims to prepare you for a career in sports coaching, teaching, sports development, leisure management, community programmes and more.
- Become a standout coach with real-world skills. Build the confidence and expertise to lead in sport through hands-on coaching.
- Develop key graduate attributes employers value, such as leadership, teamwork and communication.
- Apply coaching theory to real-life scenarios, learning to adapt your approach to suit different participants’ needs and motivations.
- Explore the breadth of sports coaching opportunities, from community settings and schools (such as sports clubs, physical education, and youth projects) to talent pathways (like professional teams and national governing bodies).
- Opportunities to gain hands-on experience with schools, professional sports teams and community organisations, lead sports festivals and engage in short coaching placements with established collaborators.
- Learn from a team with expertise across professional sport, development pathways, and education (staff subject to change).
- Build strong employability skills applicable in various sectors, beyond sports.
- Develop key graduate attributes, such as confidence, problem-solving, decision-making, and leadership skills, helping you enhance your employability.
- Previous and current sports students have gained a year of experience with professional sports teams (e.g., Southampton FC, Wasps RFC, Coventry City FC, Norwich F.C., Birmingham City F.C.) and governing bodies (English Institute of Sport) and short placements with a range of local employers (e.g. Positive Impact, CV Life, Primary Schools, Secondary Schools).
Modules
Year One First year modules consist of fundamental practical and theoretical approaches to sports coaching. The coaching process, which includes planning, delivery, reflection, and various academic approaches, will be introduced. In addition, you will gain knowledge of bio-psycho-social, which will help inform a broad understanding of the needs and wants of the individual or group. You will develop your discipline-specific study skills and professional practice. A key aspect is acquiring the necessary skills base and understanding the process of practical coaching in preparation for year two study, where these skills will be developed further. In addition, you will have the opportunity to gain a national governing body coaching qualification. Modules Foundations of Sports Coaching Teaching and Learning in Sports Coaching Physical Development in Youth Sports Coaching Supporting Psycho-social Needs in Youth Sports Coaching Year Two Year two modules build on the fundamental knowledge gained in your first year. You will develop competence in the coaching process, with an emphasis on the critical analysis of the pedagogical approaches and scientific principles underpinning practical coaching sessions. You will apply your knowledge to practical scenarios, enabling you to continue developing your professional skills and their application, particularly reflective practice and career management. In addition to this, you will further develop research skills and employability by exploring qualitative and quantitative approaches to research and a mandatory structured work experience module. Modules Bio-psycho-social Developments in Athletes Developing Physical Literacy in PE and Community Sport Professional Skills in Sports Coaching Research in Sports Coaching Placement Year There’s no better way to find out what you love doing than trying it out for yourself, which is why a work placement2 can often be beneficial. Work placements usually occur between your second and final year of study. They’re a great way to help you explore your potential career path and gain valuable work experience, whilst developing transferable skills for the future. Final Year Final year modules focus on contemporary issues, community participation and high-performance pathways to further develop your employability profile. Modules Promoting Sports Particpation Contemporary Perspectives in Sports Coaching Advanced Sports Coaching Independent Research Project We regularly review our course content, to make it relevant and current for the benefit of our students. For these reasons, course modules may be updated. Before accepting any offers, please check the website for the most up to date course content. *For further information please check the course page on the Coventry University website.
Assessment method
This course will be assessed using a variety of methods which will vary depending upon the module. The assessment methods may include:
- Practical sessions
- Coaching plans
- Portfolios
- Tests
- Essays
- Group work
- Presentations
- Reports
- Projects
- Coursework
- Core tests
- Individual assignments.
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
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Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
UCAS Tariff - 112 points
A level - BBC
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) - DMM
Access to HE Diploma - D: 15 credits M: 15 credits
Scottish Higher - CCCCC
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme - 30 points
GCSE/National 4/National 5
We’re here to help you achieve your study goals. If your qualifications or expected levels of grades differ from those outlined above, chat with our admissions team and between us we will explore the possibilities open to you. We accept a range of qualifications and our study experience is designed to give you options and support from the start. Contact us via our website to find out more.
Additional entry requirements
Criminal records declaration (DBS/Disclosure Scotland)
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
| England | £9535* | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £9535* | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £9535* | Year 1 |
| Wales | £9535* | Year 1 |
| Channel Islands | £9535* | Year 1 |
| Republic of Ireland | £9535* | Year 1 |
*This is a provisional fee and subject to change.
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
Additional costs/fee information
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 .
Studying this course with a sandwich year incurs an additional £1,500 fee (£1,800 for international students) to cover your academic support throughout your placement year.
For full international fees and the most up to date information about tuition fees, please check the relevant course page of the Coventry University website.
Provider information
Coventry University
Priory Street
Coventry
CV1 5FB