BScSports Performance and Coaching (Including Placement Year)

Study location	United Kingdom, Colchester Campus
Type	Bachelor courses, sandwich
Nominal duration	4 years
Study language	English
Awards	BSc
Course code	C609

Entry qualification	High school / secondary education (or higher)

Language requirements	English Accepted proof of proficiency: Cambridge English, IELTS, TOEFL or other equivalent IELTS: 6.0 TOEFL (IBT): 76 CAE: B2 with 52+ CAE (from Jan 15): 169+

Other requirements	At least 1 reference(s) must be provided.

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Overview

Interested? To learn more about this study programme, entry requirements and application process, please contact one of our consultants in a country nearest to you.

Programme structure

Year 1

Professional Skills in Sport and Exercise Science 1
Biomechanics
Principles of Nutrition and Metabolism
Sport and Exercise Psychology
Anatomy and Physiology
Introduction to Coaching

Year 2

Professional Skills in Sports and Exercise Science 2
Exercise Physiology
Sports Injuries and Exercise Rehabilitation
Applied Biomechanics and Movement Analysis
Training Techniques and Assessment of Athletes
Psychology of Coaching
Coaching Science

Final year

Nutrition and Drugs in Sport and Exercise
Applied Sports Psychology
Strength and Conditioning
Performance Analysis
Research Project and Skills in Sports Science

Career opportunities

If you want to follow a career in coaching children, adolescents or adults across all levels of abilities, or if you are a mid-career professional looking for a change of focus, then this course is for you. Gain the knowledge and skills needed to work in a wide variety of roles within performance sport.

Our graduates now work in the fields of sports performance, sports management and sports development, health care, teaching, and the health and fitness industry. Many also undertake further postgraduate study.