City of Sunderland College has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework. These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.
Course summary
This programme is a top-up programme which will allow individuals, whom already have a level 5 qualification, to complete a full Bachelor of Science accreditation. This programme is useful for people who want to progress in sports coaching, teaching, lecturing or to work in who sports coaching and performance pathways.
Modules
• Dissertation (40 credits) – This year-long module will support students through a piece of major independent research. Students will work with a dissertation supervisor, and will go through the research ethics process. The dissertation-theme can be decided by the student and should be sports coaching and performance-related. • Applied Performance Analysis in Sport (20 credits) - to apply performance analysis skills in sport, as they enhance their competencies within a blended learning approach for the ‘Applied Performance Analysis for Sport’ module. Students will collaborate with coaches within a sports-performance setting to capture data from players, and learn how to use this with information athletes and coaches. • Sports Coaching Professional Practice (20 credits) – This semester-long module will allow students to apply learnt coaching pedagogy strategies and being able to establish robust planning, delivering and reflective practices. • Contemporary Development Strategies in Sport (20 credits) – This semester-long module aims to enhance the understanding of strategies for utilitarianism. This will help students to establish a thorough understanding of how sport and physical activity is funded and directed by the government, public bodies and agencies. • Applied Sports Psychology for Coaches (20 credits) – This module aims to address psychological issues that may be affecting participants. This module builds upon prior psychological-knowledge and students will be expected to work closely with sports coaches to positively influence the mindset of their athletes.
Assessment method
The BSc (Honours) Degree in Sports Coaching and Performance (Top-up), the proposed summative assessment for the ‘Dissertation’ will be the only 100% weighted assessment across the 3 years. However, students will need to go through ethical clearing before they can proceed with their investigation to ensure safe and professional approaches to their research. As previously stated, students will work with a dissertation supervisor throughout the ‘Dissertation’ module. The other proposed summative assessments on the Top-up are as follows: • Practical Project (Performance Analysis and Professional Coaching Practice) • Report • E-Portfolio • Innovative Presentation • Podcast (audio recording) • Poster The applied nature of the Top-up will mean that students will be assessed using innovative and industry-related assessment methods.
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:
- BASC
- Institution code:
- C69
- Campus name:
- Bede Campus
- Campus code:
- -
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
International applicants
We are unable to support Visa Applications.
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
UCAS Tariff - 240 points
English language requirements
Students are expected to have achieved a Grade 4 or above in both GCSE Maths and English (or equivalent).
Student Outcomes
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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| England | £6355 | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £6355 | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £6355 | Year 1 |
| Wales | £6355 | 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
No additional fees or cost information has been supplied for this course, please contact the provider directly.
Provider information
City of Sunderland College
Bede Centre
Durham Road
Sunderland
SR3 4AH