Sport Coaching

Overview

UWS’s BSc (Hons) Sport Coaching programme will help you develop the skills and expertise required to become a professional sports coach.

This programme has been developed in partnership with sports governing bodies, sporting organisations and coaching professionals to ensure that you develop knowledge and hands-on practical experience relevant to the modern sports, health and fitness industries.

Excellent industry connections provide work-based learning opportunities and offer links to gaining coaching qualifications.

Programme highlights

• Teaching staff are committed to providing you with supportive learning environments and a flexible approach to study. • This programme is offered at UWS’s state-of-the art Lanarkshire Campus and elements are delivered at the Emirates Arena – a world-class sports facility built for the 2014 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow and home to sportscotland. • UWS has excellent links with a number of sports organisations, who provide work-based learning opportunities, including St Mirren Football Club, South Lanarkshire Leisure and Culture Trust and Netball Scotland. • As you journey through this programme, you’re not just earning a degree – you’re gaining industry-recognised qualifications endorsed by CIMSPA* (e.g. Assistant Coach, Safeguarding and Protecting Children, and Personal Trainer).

Careers

This programme will prepare you for a career in Sport Coaching. UWS graduates are currently working with local authorities, sports clubs, sports centres, health promotion initiatives, and sports governing bodies such as Netball Scotland or the Scottish Football Association.

Many UWS graduates have found employment in roles and activities, including:

• Planning, managing and delivering sport coaching at local, regional, national and international events and competitions • Sport coaching programme delivery for specific client groups such as at-risk youths or individuals with additional support needs • Delivering specific areas of sport science e.g. strength and conditioning and performance analysis • Outdoor education instructors • Active schools co-ordinators • Sport development officers

Graduates will be able to pursue opportunities such as UWS’s MSc in Sport Coaching, Physical Education teaching, and PhDs.