BSc (Hons.) Sports Coaching

Sports Coaching BSc (Hons) at Edge Hill University is a dynamic course designed to equip students with an understanding of sports coaching principles, practices, and key aspects of human and sports science. Engaging both theoretically and practically, students will be empowered with critical and creative thinking, as well as gain professional knowledge in training, instructing, team leading, and developing others in a range of coaching contexts.Course Content: The course content involves exploring broad domains in sport such as physiology, performance analysis, psychology, sociology, and more, which will encourage students to think critically about the contemporary issues in sport. An array of practical participation opportunities in teams or individual sports is integrated into the course, that aims to develop technical skills along with leadership and management competencies.Key Modules: Modules include Introduction to Sports Coaching, Sports Coaching Skills and Techniques, Physiological Support for Sports Performance, Managing and Leading in Sport, and more. The final year entails a double module named Sports Coaching: 3rd Year Long Project, allowing students to engage in-depth research on a chosen topic.Accreditations: This course is endorsed by the Chartered Institute for the Management of Sport and Physical Activity (CIMSPA). Students also have an opportunity to gain additional qualifications like Gym Instructor, Personal Trainer, Sports Conditioning, Outdoor First Aid, and more.Future Careers: Potential careers can include roles within sports coaching, performance analysis, sports development, health and fitness industry, the armed forces, and police. Furthermore, graduates may also look into postgraduate study or research within sports coaching or a related area.For more information on this course, please visit the official course page here.