Course Summary
Course Category: Direct Entry (Higher Education - HET)
The BSc (Hons) Sports Coaching & Physical Education is a flexible degree for those pursuing careers in sports coaching or physical education teaching. Offered in full-time and blended learning modes, it suits school leavers, recent graduates and career changers.
The programme provides the academic foundation for progression to a Professional Master of Education (PME), alongside strong preparation for coaching and sport-related roles.
Course Details
This course prepares you for working in the following Career Sectors:
What will you study?
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Foundation Sports Psychology Sports Science Research Skills Human Physiology Training Principles
Sports Anatomy Biomechanics Psychological
Important
- Colleges may add/remove modules to keep the course updated and to meet demands.
Progression to CAO Courses
The Student - Career Interests
This course is typically suited for people with the following Career Interests:
Social
The Social person's interests focus on interacting with the people in their environment. In all cases, the Social person enjoys the personal contact with other people in preference to the impersonal dealings with things, data and ideas found in other groups.
Many will seek out positions where there is direct contact with the public in some advisory role, whether a receptionist or a counsellor. Social people are motivated by an interest in different types of people and like diversity in their work environments. Many are drawn towards careers in the caring professions and social welfare area, whilst others prefer teaching and other 'informing' roles.
Realist
Realists are usually interested in 'things' - such as buildings, mechanics, equipment, tools, electronics etc. Their primary focus is dealing with these - as in building, fixing, operating or designing them. Involvement in these areas leads to high manual skills, or a fine aptitude for practical design - as found in the various forms of engineering.
Realists like to find practical solutions to problems using tools, technology and skilled work. Realists usually prefer to be active in their work environment, often do most of their work alone, and enjoy taking decisive action with a minimum amount of discussion and paperwork.
Further Research
Career Progression
Career opportunities across sport, education and physical activity settings.