Sports Performance and Coaching (Including Year Abroad)

University of Essex
Undergraduate BSc (Hons) Full-time with time abroad 4 Years Sport and exercise science

A-Level Entry

BBB

UCAS Points

112 - 120 points

Avg. Graduate Salary

£26,000

About this course

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.

  • Entry Requirements

    A-Level Grades BBB
    UCAS Tariff Points 112 - 120 points
    BTEC DDM

    Career Prospects

    Graduates from this course typically go into the following occupations:

    1224 Leisure and sports managers and proprietors
    3219 Health associate professionals
    3432 Sports coaches, instructors and officials
    3431 Sports players
    3433 Fitness and wellbeing instructors
    3214 Complementary health associate professionals

    Course Details

    Qualification
    Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
    Study Mode
    Full-time with time abroad
    Duration
    4 Years
    Start Date
    2025
    Academic Year
    2025
    Campus / Location
    Colchester
    Scheme
    Undergraduate
    Subjects
    Sport and exercise science
    Avg. Graduate Salary
    £26,000