Sport Coaching

Leeds Beckett University
Postgraduate PgCert Part-time 1 Year Sport and exercise science

About this course

As governing bodies of sport seek to balance the goals of athlete wellbeing, talent development and high-performance, the demand for highly qualified coaches has never been greater. Informed by expert coaches and the latest research, this course will support you to develop your existing coaching skills and expertise and enhance your career as a professional sports coach.

As part of your course, you’ll: • Plan, deliver and evaluate long-term coaching programmes that consider and prioritise the developmental needs of participants • Draw on insights from contemporary practice and research to add depth to your existing knowledge and skills

Teaching expertise With an established Centre for Sport Coaching, you'll be taught by top class coaching experts who are experienced practitioners and producers of world-renowned research on the topical issues of sports coaching.

Industry links As well as working with course staff with excellent research and industry experience, you’ll have the opportunity to meet internationally renowned guest speakers, giving you a wider view on the industry. Share knowledge and ideas You’ll also have the option to work with fellow coaches on the ICOACHKIDS project. The project, a non-profit global movement, aims to create best-in-class digital resources for youth coaches. You’ll have access to an online community where you can exchange knowledge and ideas with your peers.

Fresh insights You’ll graduate with new insights about what coaching strategies work for you and your participants and, crucially, with a knowledge of why.

Study Options

This course is available in 2 study options:

Part-time Shown above

Duration: 1 Year

Qualification: PgCert

Location: Leeds

Part-time Shown above

Duration: 2 Years

Qualification: PgCert

Location: Leeds

Career Prospects

Graduates from this course typically go into the following occupations:

2317 Teachers of English as a foreign language
1224 Leisure and sports managers and proprietors
2319 Teaching professionals
2311 Higher education teaching professionals
2312 Further education teaching professionals
3432 Sports coaches, instructors and officials

Course Details

Qualification
Postgraduate Certificate - PgCert
Study Mode
Part-time
Duration
1 Year
Start Date
2025
Academic Year
2025
Campus / Location
Leeds
Scheme
Postgraduate
Subjects
Sport and exercise science