BSc (Hons)Sport, Physical Education and Coaching Science
| Study location | United Kingdom, Birmingham |
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| Type | Bachelor courses, full-time |
| Nominal duration | 3 years |
| Study language | English |
| Awards | BSc (Hons) |
| Course code | C6L4 |
| Entry qualification | High school / secondary education (or higher) A level requirements dependent on the number of preferred subjects° being offered. GCSE Mathematics, English and a science at a minimum of grade 4/C. The entry qualification documents are accepted in the following languages: English. Often you can get a suitable transcript from your school. If this is not the case, you will need official translations along with verified copies of the original. |
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| Language requirements | English IELTS: 6.5 (with a minimum of 6.0 in each skill) |
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| Other requirements | At least 1 reference(s) must be provided. A motivation letter must be added to your application. A satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service check (previously the Criminal Records Bureau check) and ISA registration are required from accepted candidates before registration on the programme. |
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Overview
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Programme structure
Year 1
Core modules
In year one, there are five core modules on a range of topics such as teaching and coaching, psychology, anatomy, psychology and outdoor education.
Outdoor and ‘Adventurous’ Activities
Teaching and Coaching: Games and Athletics
Optional module
There is one optional module, the Widening Horizons Module (WHM). A WHM is a module in a subject which is not normally a part of your main degree programme but which may be taken for to enhance and broaden your study.
Second year
Your second-year modules extend your knowledge of sport and exercise pedagogy (physical education and sport coaching), sports development, sport psychology and research methods. There is also an optional volunteering placement module which can be undertaken either in an educational setting or sport, physical activity, leisure or community context.
Core modules
You will need to undertake two core modules; one on research methods (developing your knowledge and understanding on the research process) and teaching and coaching (Development of Teaching and Coaching: gymnastics and dance)
Optional modules
You will then also choose four modules from the indicative list below:
Linking theory and practice in sport and exercise placements
Applications of Sport Psychology
Sport Development
Innovation and Professional Practice in Sport
Sport and Physical Activity Policy
Science Communication
Third year
In the final year, you will have the opportunity to choose all your modules.
Core modules
Research Project or Civic Engagement Dissertation
Optional modules
You will then need to choose four additional optional modules from the indicative list below:
Sport Psychophysiology
Character Development
Sociology of Sport, Participation and Performance
Contemporary Issues in Physical Education
Exercise as Medicine
Motivation in Sport & Exercise Settings
Applied Teaching and Coaching, Swimming
Career opportunities
Careers directly related to this degree include (post graduate or further professional training may be needed):
PE or Primary teaching
Sports Coach
Community Sports Coach
Fitness Instructor
Outdoor education
Leisure management
Education management
Social Care
Careers indirectly related may include:
Recruitment Consultant
Finance Officer
Accountancy
Journalism
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