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Sport Coaching and Physical Education (with Placement year) at Anglia Ruskin University - UCAS

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2025 - 2026
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Course summary

Explore sport coaching, physical education, sport management and development and work towards a career in sport in an immersive, inspiring environment in the heart of Cambridge. Why study Sport Coaching and Physical Education at ARU?

  • Study on a leading Sports Science course – ranked second in the UK and 17th in the World (Shanghai Rankings 2023).
  • Learn from supportive staff who are applied teaching and coaching practitioners, informed by evidence-based theory.
  • Develop the critical, theoretical and practical skills required in our specialist labs endorsed by the British Association of Sport and Exercise Sciences (BASES).
  • Bring the world of work to life through Live Briefs; designed and developed with regional employers to give you exposure to ‘real world’ problem-solving.
  • Learn with experts - 100% of our Sport Science research is recognised as internationally significant in the Research Excellence Framework (REF 2021).
  • Study on an industry approved course – accredited by the Chartered Institute for the Management of Sport and Physical Activity (CIMSPA) and members of the International Council for Coaching Excellence (ICCE).
Do you dream of being the coach behind a great athlete, inspiring children through sport and physical activity, or supporting athletes’ development? Our course is focused on preparing you for these careers, and many more. Together, we’ll explore sport development, physiology, and the psychology of sport coaching. You’ll learn how to work confidently on your own, or as part of a team. As a student in Cambridge you can use specialist labs accredited by the British Association of Sport and Exercise Sciences (BASES), gain safeguarding and coaching qualifications, and get first-hand experience working with schools and sports clubs. Our flexible modules allow you to explore different aspects of sport and fitness, from strength and conditioning to nutrition. Through lectures and practical sessions, you’ll explore how the body performs, and responds to, physical activity. You’ll look at data collection and interpretation; and we’ll focus on the role of the coach in talent identification and development. There are plenty of opportunities to get hands-on experience, delivering real-life sessions and finding your ‘style’ as a coach. As a graduate, you can consider teaching roles in schools and colleges, coaching at community or performance level, and performance (notation) analysis for sport teams or athletes. There is the opportunity to move towards the area of sport development where there are a number of themes to focus on, such as mental health, physical activity, and minority groups. By studying with us, you can also shape your learning experiences by taking opportunities in the wider health, fitness and leisure industry. We welcome talented athletes and offer financial support through our Sport Scholarship.

Modules

Year 1: Multidisciplinary Sport and Exercise Science 1 (30 credits) Introduction to Sport Coaching and Development (30 credits) Multidisciplinary Sport and Exercise Science 2 (30 credits) Practical Delivery of Sport and Physical Education (30 credits) Year 1 optional module: CIMSPA Level 2 Gym Instructor Year 2 core modules: Applied Research Skills (15 credits) Analysing Performance in Sport (15 credits) Applied Teaching and Coaching (15 credits) Sport Development (15 credits) Psychological Profiling for Sport (15 credits) Ruskin Module (15 credits) Year 2 optional modules: Strength and Conditioning (15 credits) Nutrition for Health and Exercise (15 credits) Perceptual Motor Skills (15 credits) Applied Performance Analysis (15 credits) CIMSPA Level 3 Personal Trainer Year 3: Work Placement (120 credits) Year 4 core modules: Talent Identification in Sport (15 credits) Coaching Philosophy and Ethics (15 credits) Mentoring and Learning in Coaching (15 credits) Strategic Sports Management (15 credits) Year 4 optional modules: Undergraduate Research Project (30 credits) Advanced Work Placement (30 credits) Exercise Medicine (15 credits) Contemporary Issues in Sport, Exercise and Performance Psychology (15 credits) Performance and Exercise Nutrition (15 credits) Advanced Strength and Conditioning (15 credits) Applied Sports Psychology (15 credits)

Assessment method

Throughout the course, we’ll use a range of assessment methods to help you and your tutors measure your progress. We’ll assess you throughout each year, meaning that we can help you stay on the right track. You’ll complete exams, practical skills tests, presentations, scientific reports, data-handling exercises, case study critiques, computer assessments and a research project on a topic of interest.

Professional bodies

Professionally accredited courses provide industry-wide recognition of the quality of your qualification.

  • BASES, British Association of Sports and Exercise Sciences
  • The Chartered Institute for the Management of Sport and Physical Activity

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:
C610
Institution code:
A60
Campus name:
Cambridge Campus
Campus code:
C

Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

  • Year 1

International applicants

We welcome applications from international and EU students, and accept a range of international qualifications.

Entry requirements

Qualification requirements

2025 entry requirements have been published using the current cycle information however, due to a current review these are subject to change. Please check back here for updates.

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

https://www.aru.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/sports-coaching-and-physical-education

Additional entry requirements

Criminal records declaration (DBS/Disclosure Scotland)

English language requirements

If English is not your first language you will be expected to demonstrate a certificated level of proficiency of at least IELTS 6.0 (Academic level) or equivalent English Language qualification, as recognised by Anglia Ruskin University.

Student Outcomes

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80%
Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs)
95%
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Fees and funding

Tuition fees

England £9535 Year 1
Northern Ireland £9535 Year 1
Scotland £9535 Year 1
Wales £9535 Year 1
Channel Islands £9535 Year 1
Republic of Ireland £9535 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

In the 2025/26 academic year, the placement year fee will be £1,500. https://www.aru.ac.uk/student-life/support-and-facilities/careers-and-employability/placements https://www.aru.ac.uk/study/tuition-fees https://www.aru.ac.uk/student-life/preparing-for-study/help-with-finances
Sport Coaching and Physical Education (with Placement year) at Anglia Ruskin University - UCAS