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Sports Coaching and Physical Education

University of Sunderland

Undergraduate BSc Full-time 3 Years Sport and exercise science

UCAS Points

112 - 96 points

About this course

Develop a broad understanding of sports coaching and teaching physical education in school settings. Gain practical coaching/teaching experience through opportunities which will allow the application of theory into practice and the crucial development of practical and professional skills, relevant to the future workplace.

BSc (Hons) Sports Coaching and Physical Education aims to develop aspiring coaches and future educators equipped to teach in primary, secondary and tertiary educational settings. You'll focus on fitness, training and performance whether that be aligned to athlete development, or the delivery of the national curriculum for physical education.

You'll complete at least 150 hours of work-related experience through local and regional links with sports clubs, public and private fitness centres/gyms, schools, after-school sport and holiday clubs.

This course is aligned to the industry standards as set by the Chartered Institute for the Management of Sport and Physical Activity (CIMSPA).

Entry Requirements

UCAS Tariff Points 112 - 96 points

Career Prospects

Graduates from this course typically go into the following occupations. Click through for salaries, employment rates and other UK degrees that lead there:

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 Science - BSc
Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
3 Years
Start Date
2025
Academic Year
2025
Campus / Location
Sunderland
Scheme
Undergraduate
Subjects
Sport and exercise science

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University of Sunderland

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