BA (Hons) Sport Development and Coaching

The BA (Hons) Sport Development and Coaching course at the University of Stirling offers a comprehensive understanding of the impact of sport and allows students to develop the necessary skills to work in the ever-growing sports industry. The course combines the practical application of coaching and development along with theoretical aspects of sport in wider society.Course Content: The course permits students to develop their knowledge and understanding of sport, coaching, and sport policy. In the first two years, students are introduced to concepts of sport in society and foundations of sport development and coaching. In the third and fourth years, topics focus on more specialized modules, including Advanced Coaching Practice, Sport Policy and Planning, and Management in Sport.Key Modules: Some of the essential modules include Introduction to Sport Development, Introduction to Coaching Science, Social Issues in Sport, Advanced Coaching Practice, Sport Policy and Planning, Management in Sport, and a dissertation in the final year. Future Careers: Graduates find dynamic opportunities in local government, national sporting agencies such as Sport Scotland, UK Sport, sports development units, national governing bodies for sport, and the commercial and voluntary sectors. Careers also extend to active schools coordinators, sports development officers, and sport coaching roles.For more information on this course, please visit the official course page.