Sport Coaching

Liverpool John Moores University
Postgraduate MSc Full-time 1 Year Sport and exercise science

About this course

This unique masters, which is largely delivered online, has been designed to develop research-informed sport coaches.

MSc Sport Coaching provides knowledge from the forefront of coaching research. The course is ideal for aspiring and established coaches looking to develop their practice.

  • The School of Sport and Exercise Sciences is ranked 6th for Sports Science (QS World University Rankings 2024)

  • Study on this MSc Sport Coaching which is informed by the latest research and best practice in sport coaching from LJMU's School of Sport and Exercise Sciences

  • Benefit from the flexibility of both online and face-to-face teaching, through a blended timetable of online pre-prepared lessons, online live sessions and face-to-face workshops on campus

  • Face-to-face workshops will take place between September and May. These occur in Liverpool and typically involve two, concurrent days on campus per month

  • Continue working as a coach in your own context, alongside studying the course

  • Excellent vocational opportunities for work-related learning in your own coaching context or through one of LJMUs sporting partners

  • Includes personalised assignments so you can apply knowledge to your own coaching practice on topics including: sport psychology, pedagogy, training programmes, performance analysis and talent development

  • Learn with a cohort of high-performing coaches and network of LJMU staff, alumni and contacts across the world of sport

    The MSc Sport Coaching is designed to allow you to explore a range of topics, including athlete learning, talent development processes, physical and psychological training programmes, performance analysis and social relationships in coaching. While you study, you will have the opportunity to work on your own career development with support from LJMUs tutors and leading guest lectures from the field of sport coaching. You will also conduct a research project on a topic of your choice, supervised by LJMU staff.

    • Study Options

    This course is available in 2 study options:

    Full-time Shown above

    Duration: 1 Year

    Qualification: MSc

    Location: Liverpool

    Part-time

    Duration: 2 Years

    Qualification: MSc

    Location: Liverpool

    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
    2312 Further education teaching professionals
    3432 Sports coaches, instructors and officials

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    Course Details

    Qualification
    MSc
    Study Mode
    Full-time
    Duration
    1 Year
    Start Date
    2025
    Academic Year
    2025
    Campus / Location
    Liverpool
    Scheme
    Postgraduate
    Subjects
    Sport and exercise science

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    Liverpool John Moores University

    Liverpool

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