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Sport Development with Coaching at Sheffield Hallam University - UCAS

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2024 - 20252025 - 2026
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Sheffield Hallam University has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework.These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.

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Course summary

Please check the Sheffield Hallam University website for the latest information. Course summary

  • Think differently and learn to create solutions to sport-related challenges
  • Work with world-class athletes, coaches and the latest research in the field
  • Explore the interplay between the UK and global sport development
  • Study complementary topics such as sociology, event management, strategy and policy development
  • Apply your practical skills and knowledge to real-life situations with work placements
Prepare for a successful career in the industry by acquiring the skills and knowledge in the sporting areas you’re most interested in. By understanding the needs of others, you will be able to provide pathways for successful sporting experiences that support health, wellbeing, community and inclusion. Sheffield is the perfect location to do this – a buzzing city with world-class facilities, from our University Sports Park to the English Institute for Sport and the Advanced Wellbeing Research Centre. How you learn All our courses are designed around a set of key principles based on engaging you with the world, collaborating with others, challenging you to think in new ways, and providing you with a supportive environment in which you can thrive. We know that developing outstanding skills requires hands-on learning – at Hallam you get to learn through teaching, working and doing. You will have numerous opportunities to gain practical experience, working with sports clubs and organisations and honing your abilities at various levels. You’re taught by experts who are active in research and consulting for elite athletes and organisations, from governing bodies to the Premier League. You will get to work with their expertise, connections, and unmatched networking opportunities with leading sports organisations, as well as engaging in research and consultancy projects. You learn through:
  • Lectures, seminars and workshop
  • A virtual learning environment (VLE)
  • Work-based learning
  • Placements
  • Field trips
  • Practical activities in both simulated and in-situ environments
  • Independent study
  • Research opportunities
  • Key themes
The course covers theoretical, philosophical and practical aspects of sport development and coaching – across sports, physical activity and the wider professional realm. Not only will you enhance your understanding of coaching and physical activity – you will also study topics like sociology, event management, strategy and policy development. You will delve into the significance of coaching in sport at all levels – through both classroom learning and practical applied learning. While understanding what it takes to become an effective coach, you will also know where we stand on the global stage, looking at the fusion of UK coaching and international standards. Course support The course is designed to help you demonstrate your learning outcomes – with authentic assessment activities relating to real-world scenarios, your specific goals and your skills development. Throughout your studies, various individuals will support your learning and target setting – guiding you towards resources for academic, professional and personal development. Work placements You will have the opportunity to undertake a year-long work placement (25 weeks minimum) or multiple placements between your second and final years. This gives you valuable work experience to prepare you for your future career and allows you to graduate with an Applied Professional Diploma to add to your CV. There’s also a mandatory short placement (minimum of 120 hours) at the end of your second year – further reinforcing the critical role of work-based learning. Past students have taken the chance to visit Fiji, working alongside Fijian communities and Fijian youths as part of Think Pacific.

Modules

Module and assessment information for future years is displayed as currently validated and may be liable to change. When selecting electives, your choices will be subject to the core requirements of the course. As a result, selections may be limited to a choice between one of two or more specified electives in some instances. Important notice: The structure for this course is currently being reviewed and enhanced to provide the best possible learning experience for our students. Module structure, content, delivery and assessment are all likely to change, but we expect the focus of the course and the learning outcomes to remain as described above. Once the changes have been confirmed, updated module information will be published on this page. You will be able to complete a placement year as part of this course. See the modules table below for further information. Year 1 Compulsory modules Contemporary Issues In Sport And Society Foundations Of Coaching And Teaching Introduction To Sport Development Sport And Physical Activity Landscape Year 2 Compulsory modules Professional Practice In Sport Development Project Management For Sport Development Sport For Development Elective modules Alternative Physical Activities Analysis Of Sport And Games Exercise Prescription For The Prevention Of Disease Sports Club Development Sports Facility Management Simulation Technology For Sport And Physical Activity Testing And Analysis In Sport And Physical Activity Year 3 Optional modules Placement Year Final year Compulsory modules Independent Project In Sport And Physical Activity Sport Development Policy And Practice Elective modules Approaches To Talent Development Coach Education And Development Economics And Finance Of Sport Entrepreneurship And Innovation For Sport And Physical Activity Exercise Prescription For Long Term Conditions Health Promotion Innovative Practical Pedagogy Major Sport Events Nutrition For Sport And Physical Activity Performance Analysis Of Sport Programming And Prescription Of Training In Sport And Physical Activity Psychology Of Sport And Exercise Sport And The Media Sport, Brands And Culture Sport Data Analytics Sport Injury Sport Journalism Teaching As A Profession

Assessment method

Coursework, Practical

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

Please select a course option – you will then see the application code you need to use to apply for the course.

Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

  • Year 1

Entry requirements

Qualification requirements

Please click the following link to find out more about qualification requirements for this course

https://www.shu.ac.uk/Courses/Sport-and-physical-activity/BSc-Honours-Sport-Development-with-Coaching/Full-time/

Additional entry requirements

Other

Please note that this information is subject to change without notice by Sheffield Hallam University.

English language requirements

TestGradeAdditional details
IELTS (Academic)6If English is not your first language you will need an IELTS score of 6.0 with a minimum of 5.5 in all skills or equivalent.

If your English language skill is currently below IELTS 6.0 we recommend you consider a Sheffield Hallam University Pre-sessional English course which will enable you to achieve an equivalent English score.

Please click the following link to find out more about English language requirements for this course

https://www.shu.ac.uk/Courses/Sport-and-physical-activity/BSc-Honours-Sport-Development-with-Coaching/Full-time/

Student Outcomes

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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 £16655 Year 1
International £16655 Year 1

Additional fee information

Our tuition fee for UK students starting full-time undergraduate study in 2024/25 is £9,250 per year. These fees are regulated by the UK government and are therefore subject to changes in government policy. During your placement year you will pay a reduced fee of £1,200. Our tuition fee for International/EU students starting full-time study in 2024/25 is £16,655 per year. During your placement year you will pay a reduced fee of £1,200. Please refer to our website for up-to-date information on costs and fees: https://www.shu.ac.uk/study-here/undergraduate/fees

Sponsorship information

Scholarships, discounts and bursaries may be available to students who study this course.

Sport Development with Coaching at Sheffield Hallam University - UCAS