Physical Education and Sports Coaching (Top-Up)

University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College
Undergraduate BA (Hons) Full-time 1 Year Sport and exercise science

About this course

Step towards success and complete your undergraduate studies with our Physical Education and Sports Coaching (BA Hons) Top-up Degree. This in-depth programme will further refine your sports coaching and teaching skills, allowing you to deliver sports sessions effectively. No matter your aims we’ll support your game plan.

Are you seeking a sports-related career as a coach, sports coordinator or physical education teaching assistant? Building on your existing knowledge, this course encourages you to develop your understanding and application of classroom activities, methods of assessment and use of technology for teaching purposes in preparation for progression.

With this programme, you’ll deepen your understanding of sports coaching and PE. You will undertake industry simulations and gain experience, with our excellent coaching links, to develop your teaching practices. Your final project will allow you to specialise, partner with schools or clubs and prepare for further study or employment.

In preparation for your career in the fast-paced sports industry, you’ll have plenty of coaching work opportunities with local sports organisations. You will also have the opportunity to undertake a three-week work placement in Örebro, Sweden or Vierumäki, Finland.

Career Prospects

Graduates from this course typically go into the following occupations:

2317 Teachers of English as a foreign language
2319 Teaching professionals
1224 Leisure and sports managers and proprietors
2311 Higher education teaching professionals
3219 Health associate professionals
2312 Further education teaching professionals

Course Details

Qualification
Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
1 Year
Start Date
2025
Academic Year
2025
Campus / Location
Leeds
Scheme
Undergraduate
Subjects
Sport and exercise science