Course summary

Tackle real-world sporting challenges with our Sport Coaching Science degree Explore coaching processes, skill acquisition, and performance analysis with our Sport Coaching Science degree. You will learn to tackle real-world challenges and specialise in areas like: • physiology • psychology • performance analysis • biomechanics Exceptional reputation, teaching, and support We have an excellent reputation for sports. Your lecturers are experts in diverse fields, here to support your personal and professional growth. Hear From our students Daniel, Sports Coaching Science student – “Our lecturers are tremendously enthusiastic and helpful.” Lucia Santoriello, Sports Coaching Science student – “I love that because our classes aren't huge, the teachers really get to know you as a person. They really get to know what you're trying to achieve with the degree, and I feel like everyone is really invested in you.” World-class facilities During your sport coaching science course, you will have access to our world-class sports facilities, including: • fitness suites • strength and conditioning suites • laboratories. Work placements: build professional experience Due to our exceptional reputation, we have strong relationships with national and local organisations. You can complete a work placement with these organisations, allowing you to build networks and skills in a professional setting. Previous students have worked in: • schools • sports clubs Modules Year One is a foundation year for all students within Sports Coaching Science. Students cover core sport science topics and coaching modules. After the grounding in theory provided at Level 4 you will now progress into practical understanding and the application of acquired theoretical knowledge to enhance coach effectiveness. Throughout the course specialised coaching modules are taken alongside optional sport science modules. In Year 3 you will complete, alongside other theoretical and practical modules, an extended research project. Advanced issues and research are covered through theoretical and laboratory-based work. About the Placement Year A placement year enables you to undertake a year of experience in an organisation between your second and final year. It will enable you to:

• apply the knowledge and skills you gain from your course in a work setting

• build your commercial awareness and insights into organisations and industries you might want to work in

• develop your professional skills through company training, networking skills and confidence in the workplace

• get some great experience for future job applications or even land a graduate job.