Sports Performance and Coaching (Including Placement Year)

Do you want to learn how to train athletes and teams effectively to enhance performance?

Our BSc Sport Performance and Coaching course integrates world-leading coaching research with practical application to prepare you for a successful career in sport coaching and education. You will also have access to our specialist sport, research and teaching facilities.

Throughout your time with us, you will become employment-ready by expanding your knowledge and skills though studying applied topics, such as:

- Socio-pedagogical principles of sport coaching

- Talent identification and development

- Techniques for analysing sport performance

- Strength and conditioning

- Technology enhanced coaching

At Essex, your learning will be enriched even further by our unique and valuable connections with several National Governing Bodies, including The Football Association, Volleyball England, Basketball England and Rugby Football Union. Our links to industry provide you with opportunities to gain “real-world” experience, access to coach education courses and work towards externally accredited National Governing Body awards. You can also work with our on campus Human Performance Unit for “hands on” experience of helping athletes reach peak performance.