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Sports Coaching (Top-Up) at University of Wolverhampton - UCAS

Course summary

The BSc (Hons) Sports Coaching (Top up) course aims to produce graduates who are both competent and confident coaches. You will learn a mixture of practical ‘teaching’ skills and theoretical scientific techniques, and how to apply them to your coaching practice. Throughout the course you will explore global coaching issues, and be encouraged to utilise a range of learning, teaching and sports science technologies. You will be expected to coach both your peers and external participants. Our strong links with sports organisations and employers mean there will be opportunities for coaching work-experience throughout the course, helping you to develop the skills to meet the real-life needs of sports people across a range of ages, level of performance, and sports settings. In addition, you will be equipped with the skills, knowledge and attributes to work independently and as part of a team within the coaching profession, preparing you for employment opportunities in a wide range of other sport-related careers. A good graduate of this course will be able to: 1. Coach a wide range of participants in many different settings (e.g., club, school, performance, community). 2. Use the theoretical knowledge from the course to help inform current and future practice. 3. Use the industry experiences gained through placement modules and apply them in a range of work settings. 4. Use transferable skills developed throughout the programme as preparation to pursue a range of careers within the sporting field. Our employability modules enable you to explore a career in coaching and engage in career development planning that prepares you for graduate-level employment. You will have opportunities to participate in career development activities and network with employers from the world of sports business. The course has been designed in line with The International Council for Coaching Excellence (ICCE) coaching degree standards. On completion of this course you should, therefore, have the knowledge and skills required to meet the sector standards for employment in certain specific roles, as well as a range of other related roles. The course has been designed in line with the Chartered Institute for the Management of Sport and Physical Activity (CIMSPA) coaching standards. On completion of this course you should, therefore, have the knowledge and skills required to meet the sector standards for employment in certain specific roles, as well as a range of other related roles.


How to apply

You can no longer submit a new application for courses starting in 2024.

If you already have a 2024 application and are in Clearing, you can add this course as a Clearing choice – contact the university or college first to check they have places.

Application codes

Course code:
CC61
Institution code:
W75
Campus name:
University of Wolverhampton
Campus code:
-

Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

  • Year 1

Entry requirements

Qualification requirements

You must have completed a Diploma of Higher Education or equivalent in a subject related to Sports Coaching, Physical Education or Sport Development.

Additional entry requirements

Criminal records declaration (DBS/Disclosure Scotland)

Health checks

Other

Free Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) and Occupational Health Check: Due to the professional nature of this course you are also required to complete a Declaration of Health and Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Check. We will coordinate both of these non-academic conditions with you should you accept an offer with us. There will be no cost for the DBS this is free to applicants who have secured a Conditional offer and have chosen to study at the University of Wolverhampton.


English language requirements

Non-native speakers are required to hold IELTS with an overall band score of 6.0 with a minimum of 5.5 in each element.


Student Outcomes

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Fees and funding

Tuition fees

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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

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Sports Coaching (Top-Up) at University of Wolverhampton - UCAS