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Course Overview

You’ll also have the opportunity to become a qualified Level 3 Personal Trainer by taking an optional module.

A group of students recently visited St. George’s Park, home of the FA, to experience how the content of their degree programmes is used in an applied environment.

Employability

You’ll have the opportunity to obtain coaching qualifications as you study. Where possible, qualifications will be embedded within modules - and you can progress your level of coaching award throughout your degree. You'll also get the chance to work in a broad range of coaching, teaching, and sports science placements, where you'll be supported and mentored by staff and industry professionals to maximize your employability.

Here are some of the roles you might choose after you graduate:

  • Sports coaching in clubs and schools;
  • Coaching within private sports organisations;
  • Sport programme co-ordinators;
  • Local authority coaching program staff, leisure services department staff, and community sports coaching programme staff;
  • Performance coaching of higher-level athletes;
  • National Governing Body development officers;
  • Sport and recreation officers.

As well as this, you’ll have opportunities for further study, including:

  • Postgraduate teacher training;
  • Master's degree study in Sports Coaching; Analysis or Sports Science.

Teaching and learning

You’ll be learning through a mixture of classes (around 15 hours a week in Year 1) plus individual tutorials and independent study. Teaching is informed by current, cutting-edge research and, because we have a focus on applied research, you'll apply your learning to real-world settings.

We’re here to support you. You’ll have access to the virtual learning environment, Moodle, so materials and online support are available when you need them. We provide one-to-one support via our professional tutoring system. Your tutor will help you to understand coursework feedback, offer guidance as you plan your career and advise you on appropriate work experience. Teaching is also supported through seminars, online learning environments, and specialist advice sessions for topics such as statistics and research methods.

Entry Requirement 

Academic Requirements:

  • A Level CCD or;
  • BTEC National Diploma MMM or;
  • Access to HE qualifications with 39 Merits and 6 Passes or;
  • Equivalent level 3 qualifications worth 96 UCAS points
  • Level 3 qualifications must include Maths, Science or Sport
  • Applicants must hold 5 GCSEs A-C including Maths and English or equivalent (reformed GCSEs grade 4 or above).
  • We welcome qualifications from around the world. English language qualifications for international students: IELTS score of 6.0 or Cambridge Proficiency or Advanced Grade C.

Fees

The fee shown is for entry 2021/22

  • UK fee: £9250
  • International fee: £14900

Total course fee:

  • UK fee:  £27750
  • International fee: £44700

This information was accurate on : 01/05/2021
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