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Introduction to Sport Coaching BSc(Hons)

The Sport Coaching BSc(Hons) degree at the University of Brighton is designed to equip students with the knowledge, skills, and practical experience necessary to succeed in the sport coaching profession. Endorsed by the Chartered Institute for the Management of Sport and Physical Activity (CIMSPA), this course provides a comprehensive education in sport coaching, covering topics such as physiology, psychology, biomechanics, training principles, sport development, and sociology.

Entry Requirements

To be eligible for the Sport Coaching BSc(Hons) course, applicants must meet the following entry requirements:

• A-levels or BTEC: Entry requirements are in the range of A-level BBBBCC (120104 UCAS Tariff points) or BTEC Extended Diploma DDMDMM.
• International Baccalaureate: 30 points, including three subjects at Higher level.
• Access to HE Diploma: Pass with 60 credits overall. At least 45 credits at level 3, with 24 credits at distinction and 21 credits at merit or above.
• T-level: Merit in the health, healthcare science or science T-level. Other T-levels are not accepted.
• English language requirements: IELTS 6.0 overall with a minimum of 5.5 in each element.

Course Structure

The course is structured to provide a broad introduction to coaching in the first year, with the option to specialize in one of three areas in the second and third years: development, performance, or youth sport and physical education. The course includes a range of modules, such as:

Year 1 Modules

• Who Runs Sport?
• Science of Movement
• Sport, the Body and Society
• Fundamentals of Coaching
• Practical Application of Coaching
• The Scientific Study of Sport and Exercise

Year 2 Modules

• Coaching Contexts and Methodologies
• Coaching Professional Practice
• Data Analysis and Research Methods
• Contemporary Issues in Sport Coaching
• Option modules, such as Power and Politics in Sport, Leading and Managing People in Sports Organisations, and Primary Physical Education: Theory and practice of teaching KS1 and KS2 PE

Final Year Modules

• Coaching Professional Enquiry
• Dissertation
• Critical Perspectives in Sport Coaching
• Option modules, such as Physical Education in the 1416 curriculum, Education Studies 3: Inclusive Practice, and Community Sport Development: Policy and Practice

Specialization Options

At the end of the first year, students can choose to specialize in one of the following areas:

• Sport Coaching with Development BSc(Hons)
• Sport Coaching with Performance BSc(Hons)
• Sport Coaching with Youth Sport and Physical Education BSc(Hons)

Facilities and Resources

The University of Brighton provides extensive sport facilities at Falmer, including:

• Dance and spin studios
• Five outdoor grass football pitches
• Full-size floodlit synthetic turf pitch
• Floodlit non-slip netball and tennis courts
• Indoor swimming pool
• Large fitness suite
• Outdoor grass rugby pitch
• Sports hall with netball, volleyball, basketball, and badminton courts, and cricket nets
• Strength and conditioning suite
• Tennis and badminton courts

Career Opportunities

Graduates of the Sport Coaching BSc(Hons) course can pursue a range of career opportunities, including:

• Professional coaching in government body programs
• Social development and community programs
• PE teaching and associated roles within PE and school sport
• Sport, exercise, and health consultancy and support
• Personal training and life coaching

Fees and Costs

The course fees for the Sport Coaching BSc(Hons) degree are:

• UK (full-time): ｣9,790
• International (full-time): ｣18,108

Location and Student Life

The course is based at the University of Brighton's Falmer campus, which is located in the South Downs, approximately four miles from Brighton city center. The campus has a range of facilities, including a library, restaurant, and cafes, as well as extensive sport and leisure facilities. Students can also access the university's other campuses and facilities, including the city center campus and the Eastbourne campus.