25Jan
UndergraduateCourse summary
This innovative two-year course seeks to develop knowledge and understanding of key areas in sports coaching and performance analysis. Sports coaching and performance analysis have gone through dramatic transformations in recent years due to developments in technologies and investment in amateur and professional sport from sponsors and stakeholders. This has enabled coaches to receive objective data on players’ performance which can be used to inform tactical, technical and physical coaching. This new scientific evidence-based approach to sports coaching have raised standards in athlete and team development. This course aims to develop knowledge and understanding of sports coaching techniques and principles, and the role of objective data from performance analysis in structuring coaching sessions. This enables the modern sports coach to work effectively within a multi-disciplinary team to enhance performance of the athlete and / or team. Those individuals hoping to pursue a career in performance analysis will also gain experience and knowledge of modern industry standard technology used in modern sports performance analysis. The technology available on the course includes STATSports GPS trackers, Veo sports camera, Polar and Garmin heart rate monitors and GPS units, Cortex MetaLab, blood analysis equipment and force plates. The course develops knowledge of these technologies and how the information gleaned from these technologies can be disseminated to coaches to inform coaching interventions. Students on the course will also gain industry experience using these technologies within the Belfast Met Sports Academies including but not limited to football, rugby and boxing. Opportunities exist to progress to top-up degrees in sports coaching and in performance analysis. This course is delivered face-to-face. The course consists of 11 modules which are: Year 1 Functional Anatomy and Physiology Foundations of Movement Practical Conditioning Study Skills Skill Acquisition and athlete learning Fitness Testing Year 2 Principles of Sports Coaching Applied Performance Analysis Strength and Conditioning Statistics and data visualisation Work Based Learning *Belfast Met Terms and Conditions Please read our Terms and Conditions before applying for or enrolling on any of our courses. OU Handbooks and Regulations can be found under the Higher Education section of our public documents.
Modules
The course consists of 11 modules which are: Year 1 Functional Anatomy and Physiology Foundations of Movement Practical Conditioning Study Skills Skill Acquisition and athlete learning Fitness Testing Year 2 Principles of Sports Coaching Applied Performance Analysis Strength and Conditioning Statistics and data visualisation Work Based Learning
Assessment method
A variety of assessment methods are used including case studies, assignments, time constrained assessments, oral presentations, exams and project based assessments. Students also get the opportunity to work on real life projects within Belfast Met Sports Academy and work placements in industry.
Qualified teacher status (QTS)
To work as a teacher at a state school in England or Wales, you will need to achieve qualified teacher status (QTS). This is offered on this course for the following level:
- Course does not award QTS
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:
- U895
- Institution code:
- B07
- Campus name:
- Millfield Campus
- Campus code:
- M
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
International applicants
Belfast Met will not be sponsoring new applications for a student visa for the academic year 2025-26. More information on Right to Study and applying with overseas qualifications is available on our Frequently Asked Questions page on our website https://www.belfastmet.ac.uk/full-time/how-to-apply/application-faqs/
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
UCAS Tariff
A level
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
Access to HE Diploma
Scottish Higher
Please click the following link to find out more about qualification requirements for this course
Additional entry requirements
Other
Following receipt of application, applicants will enter a Pre-Entry Advice process. Applicants must be complete this stage before moving to the next stage of the process.
English language requirements
There are minimum English Language requirements for full-time Higher Education programmes. Applicants must hold a GCSE pass at Grade C/4 or above in English Language. Level 2 Certificate in Essential Skills Literacy may be regarded as an acceptable alternative to GCSE English Language. The College may accept an equivalent level of qualification. Some courses may require higher than the minimum Grade C/4. You are advised to check the individual course entry requirements. You can find these within the Entry Requirements section under each individual course. Where a GCSE grade in English is specified as the only qualification accepted, other English competency qualifications may not apply. If you have not achieved GCSE English Language Grade C/4 or an equivalent level, you will be asked to provide evidence of English Language competency. Other qualifications may be accepted as evidence of level of competency on a case-by-case basis. To provide evidence of English Language competency, please contact us on 028 90 265 265 or email [email protected] You will be referred to the appropriate curriculum area who will guide you on your next steps. Where an ESOL qualification is used, the appropriate level must be achieved across all skills - Reading, Writing, Speaking & Listening. Applicants should also check the English language criteria for progression to other further and higher education institutions as these may vary.
Please click on the link below for more information about course entry requirements.
Student Outcomes
Operated by the Office for Students
There is no data available for this course. For further information visit the Discover Uni website.
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| EU | £3110 | Year 1 |
| England | £3110 | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £3110 | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £3110 | Year 1 |
| Wales | £3110 | Year 1 |
| Channel Islands | £3110 | Year 1 |
| Republic of Ireland | £3110 | Year 1 |
| International | £7735 | 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
The College reserves the right to introduce bursaries, offer concessions and vary fees within this schedule during the financial year to ensure optimal participation.
The College reserves the right to vary fees within this schedule during the financial year in line with amendments to Government policy.
Applicants and students will be informed, at the earliest opportunity of any rate change.
All course fees must be paid, or payment terms agreed with the College in advance of course commencement.
Please refer to our Fees and Charges Policy 2025-26 available from the Public Documents section of our website at www.belfastmet.ac.uk
Fees are payable annually.
The fees for 2025 and 2026 have not been finalised and may be subject to change.
All fees are set in accordance with DfE regulations.
Please contact the student loan company if you require a loan or our Funding Team by emailing [email protected] for other options.
Sponsorship information
Our Student Funding service provides advice and guidance to students on funding opportunities available in support of their studies. We aim to inform students about the range of financial assistance available, the relevant criteria and how these funds can be accessed. Please visit our website at https://www.belfastmet.ac.uk/life-at-the-met/students-support/student-finance/ to find out more information.
Provider information
Belfast Metropolitan College
Titanic Quarter Campus
7 Queens Road
Belfast
BT3 9DT