St Mary's University, Twickenham has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework.These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.
Course summary
Confidently guide others in sport with our hands-on Physical Education and Sports Coaching degree Empower others through sport with our Physical Education and Sports Coaching degree. If you currently work, or aspire to teach, in physical education or sport coaching, this course is for you. You will study on campus twice a week, covering topics like:
- young people’s holistic development
- talent development
- contemporary issues in PE and sport
- health and wellbeing
- teaching skills.
- schools
- sports clubs.
- Opportunities for further study*
- Sports Coaching Science BSc (Hons)
- Physical Education, Sport and Youth Development BA (Hons).
Modules
Year 1 - Level 4 is a foundation year for all students within Sports Coaching Science. Students cover core sport science topics and two specialised coaching modules. Year 2 - 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. Specialised coaching modules are taken alongside optional sport science modules. Year 3 - At Level 6 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.
How to apply
31Jan
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:
- 4J36
- Institution code:
- S64
- Campus name:
- Main Site
- Campus code:
- -
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
- Year 2
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
UCAS Tariff - 64 points
A level - CD
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) - MPP
OCR Cambridge Technical Extended Diploma - MPP
Additional entry requirements
Interview
Audition
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 | £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 | £16320 | Year 1 |
| International | £16320 | Year 1 |
Additional fee information
No additional fees or cost information has been supplied for this course, please contact the provider directly.
Provider information
St Mary's University, Twickenham
St Mary's University
Waldegrave Road
Twickenham
TW1 4SX