BSc (Hons) Sports Coaching

UCAS Code: C600 / Duration: Three years


Clearing - We have a limited number of places available on this programme for September 2013, which can be accessed via UCAS Clearing or UCAS Extra.  You can get more information regarding applications via Clearing or Extra from the UCAS website.  To speak to us direct, call 01452 702333.

The UK action plan for coaching 2006-2016 provides a focus for making the UK’s coaching system the envy of the world.

The Sports Coaching degree supports this by preparing you with the skills and understanding required as a professional sports coach while allowing you to specialise in a choice of disciplines according to your strengths and interests.

While this is a course for coaches, it also includes aspects of sports training and testing, performance analysis, sport development and sport psychology. Each subject builds from the core sport sciences, which is applied through application of knowledge in an extensive range of industry related contexts. Throughout the three years you will journey through a coaching portfolio, which aims to harness the skills acquired and develop your reflective ability within practice.

The BSc (Hons) degree provides you with key transferable skills which can be applied to the workplace or lead you into further academic study.

Students have a range of compulsory modules and optional modules to choose from including:

Year 1

  • Coaching Practice Portfolio (Coaching Theory)
  • Sport Development & Leadership
  • Skill Acquisition
  • Sports Project

Year 2

  • Coaching Children
  • Sport Psychology
  • Entrepreneurship
  • Coaching Practice Portfolio (Coaching Pedagogy)

Year 3

  • Coaching Practice Portfolio (Reflective Coaching)
  • Sport Industry
  • Dissertation
  • Sport Science for Coaches

 

Career opportunities include sports coaching, primary and secondary teaching (via successful application for a PGCE), professional internships, sport development and the possibility to continue with postgraduate study, which includes our own MSc Coaching Science. 

Students will have access to a wide range of excellent sporting facilities, including: Sports rehabilitation suite, Cross training gym, Spa Baths, Physiotherapy room, 3G sports pitches and Human Performance Laboratory.

The Sports Academy Centre is designed as an elite training environment and supports the programmes of Gloucester Rugby Club, Cheltenham Town FC and all seven of Hartpury’s sports academies.

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 Requirements

GCSE

Five GCSEs at Grade C or above to include English, Mathematics and Science

Tariff points range

320

A level subjects/grades

Two A2s to include a biological science/PE/Sports Studies subject

Level 3 Extended Diploma subjects/grades

DMM in a science subject

International Baccalaureate 24 points

Access

Yes


Full timePart time**

Type of course

UK & EU students

International

UK & EU students International
Honours degree £7,450 £10,750
£690 £860

**Price is per 10 credits. Part time students would normally complete between 10 and 80 credits per year, depending upon individual circumstances.

 

Scholarships and Bursaries

Full details of the scholarships and bursaries available at Hartpury can be viewed here

 

Further information

Direct Gov

University of the West of England

 

Contacts

Hartpury College Student Finance Administrator: +44 (0)1452 702103

UWE Student Advice and Welfare Services: +44 (0)117 328 2822

Student Finance England: 0845 300 5090

 

Please note that this financial information is only a guide and is subject to change.

If you have previously studied at Hartpury as an A level or BTEC student you are entitled to a £500 bursary during your first year to help you with the transition to Higher Education. This would be split into two payments, one of £300 after enrolment and another of £200 in January.

Applying for this degree

You must apply through the Universities and Colleges Admissions Service (UCAS). You can still apply for entry to degrees starting in September 2013.

The 'Apply' pages of the UCAS website give detailed guidance on completing your application so please read it carefully. It is important to ensure that all sections of the application are completed, paying particular attention to the qualifications, personal statement and reference sections.

Hartpury College is an Associate Faculty of the University of the West of England. The UWE institution code is BUWE B80and the Hartpury campus code is A.

 

Part-time study

If you want to study this degree on a part-time basis, apply directly to UWE Hartpury. Contact the Enquiry Line on +44 (0) 1452 702345 or email enquire@hartpury.ac.uk to request a part-time university application form.