Sport Coaching

University of Brighton
Undergraduate BSc (Hons) Full-time 3 Years Sport and exercise science

A-Level Entry

BBB - BCC

UCAS Points

104 - 120 points

About this course

Sports coaches use their practical skills, insight and sport science knowledge to guide and develop athletes and teams to reach their full potential.

Learning with a team of professional coaches in extensive specialist facilities, you'll gain practical hands-on experience and develop your coaching skills in different sports, settings and scenarios both on placement and through coaching children and your peers.

At the end of year 1 you can choose a specialist subject that complements your degree, or to carry on with the broader sport coaching degree.

  • Sport Coaching with Development BSc(Hons)

  • Sport Coaching with Performance BSc(Hons)

  • Sport Coaching with Youth Sport and PE BSc(Hons)

    Top reasons to choose this course

  • Endorsed by the Chartered Institute for the Management of Sport and Physical Activity (CIMSPA).

  • Option to specialise and graduate with an award of with development, with performance, or with youth sport and PE.

  • Two placement opportunities to gain hands-on professional experience.

  • Practical coaching experience throughout the degree.

  • Choice of option modules to tailor the course to your interests and career aspirations.

  • Learn in our extensive on-site sport facilities.

  • Learn with coaching experts and innovative researchers.

  • 8th in the UK for sport science courses – Guardian University Guide 2025.
  • Entry Requirements

    A-Level Grades BBB - BCC
    UCAS Tariff Points 104 - 120 points
    BTEC DDM - 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

    Course Details

    Qualification
    Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
    Study Mode
    Full-time
    Duration
    3 Years
    Start Date
    2025
    Academic Year
    2025
    Campus / Location
    Brighton
    Scheme
    Undergraduate
    Subjects
    Sport and exercise science