BSc (Hons) Sports Coaching

The Sports Coaching BSc (Hons) Course at the University of Hertfordshire is geared towards students who seek to develop their knowledge and skills in sports coaching, combining a mix of theory and application that is necessary for a career in the sport or fitness industry. The course allows its learners to engage in work-based learning placements, offering hands-on experience in a real-world setting.Course Content: The program focuses on the application of coaching theories in practical aspects within a variety of sports settings. Throughout their study, students acquire knowledge and critical understanding of the roles and responsibilities of a coach, the factors affecting sports performance, the science biomechanics, and the intervention strategies of nutritional practices, injury preventions, and physiological techniques to increase sports performance.Key Modules: The course modules include Introduction to Sports Coaching, Development through Sport, Sports Coaching in Practice, Advanced Sports Coaching, Biomechanics, Psychological Skills for Sport, Motor Control and Learning, and Sports Nutrition.Accreditations: The course is not specifically accredited by any professional body, however, the degree programme aligns with the UK Coaching Certificate (UKCC) and utilizes the frameworks adopted by national governing bodies of sports.Future Careers: Graduates of the Sports Coaching Program can pursue careers in a number of areas including coaching in professional sports, community sports development, personal training, performance analysis, PE teaching, sports development roles in local authorities, and sport-specific national governing bodies. For more information on this course, please visit the official course page.