Sport Coaching and Coach Development

University of Derby
Undergraduate BA (Hons) Full-time 3 Years Sport and exercise science

A-Level Entry

BBC

UCAS Points

112 points

Avg. Graduate Salary

£25,000

About this course

Whether you’d like to coach elite/amateur athletes or promote the benefits of sport and exercise to the wider community, our course will put you ahead of the game.

KEY FEATURES OF THE COURSE:

  • IN-DEPTH KNOWLEDGE: The course will build your expertise in sport coaching and development so that you can make a difference to individuals and society alike. You’ll gain an in-depth understanding of the technical, physical and psychological development of elite and amateur athletes as well as strategies to increase participation in sport and use it as a tool for community wellbeing.

  • PRACTICAL EXPERIENCE: Throughout the course, there will be plenty of opportunities to apply your knowledge. You’ll gain insights into a range of applied settings from group coaching to individual performance development. Some of our students secure voluntary and paid coaching positions with sports clubs during their studies. Others have arranged summer work placements coaching in the USA.

  • ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS: Add substance to your CV by studying for additional sport coaching cadges and other awards given by national governing bodies.

  • ADVANCED TECHNOLOGY: You'll have access to our VICON 3D motion capture analysis system, and specialist equipment for sports performance analysis and physiological testing.

  • WORK WITH EXPERTS: Our teaching team has a wealth of professional experience in sports coaching and development together with extensive contacts across the industry. Alongside teaching, our staff work as applied practitioners with a range of sports professionals and organisations as consultants and advisers.

    WHAT YOU'LL COVER:

  • You'll gain in-depth knowledge of the coaching and sport development industry from entry level sport, to working with elite performers. You’ll also learn the principles and practices of training and how to use sport within communities and manage projects aimed at increasing physical activity and sport participation. Understanding the theory behind coaching and performance and applying this to real-world situations will enable you to graduate as a confident and independent development coach.

    HOW YOU'RE ASSESSED:

  • Assessments will include a combination of theoretical and practical assignments, such as individual written reports, individual and group presentations, and individual and group practical coaching assessments. Although there are some exams, a large proportion of the assessment includes of presentations and written assignment.

    YOUR CAREER:

  • This course gives you an advantage in an exciting and developing job market. On graduating, you’ll be ideally placed to embark on careers in areas such as talent identification, sport coaching in the UK and abroad, sport development, sport management and health promotion. At a time when sport participation has become part of new initiatives such as GP exercise referral programmes, the career scope is broadening further still. Our course even includes a module on small business planning – including advice on writing funding bids, marketing and strategic planning – if you’re interested in setting up a sport-related venture of your own. If you would like to take your knowledge of sport to the next level, this degree also acts as a gateway to postgraduate study.

    STUDY OPTIONS:

  • This course is available with a Foundation Year option.

  • This course is also available with an Industrial Placement Year.

    • Entry Requirements

    A-Level Grades BBC
    UCAS Tariff Points 112 points
    BTEC DMM

    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

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    Course Details

    Qualification
    Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
    Study Mode
    Full-time
    Duration
    3 Years
    Start Date
    2025
    Academic Year
    2025
    Campus / Location
    Derby
    Scheme
    Undergraduate
    Subjects
    Sport and exercise science
    Avg. Graduate Salary
    £25,000

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    University of Derby

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