BSc (Hons) Sport Coaching

The BSc (Hons) Sport Coaching course at Liverpool John Moores University enables students to develop the necessary skills to gain employment in the Sport Coaching industry. It blends traditional classroom teaching with practical elements to provide students with both theoretical knowledge and hands-on experience. Course Content: The course offers a multidisciplinary approach, focusing on developing both hard and soft skills. It provides students with knowledge of coaching, sport development, and sport science. The course emphasises real world skills development through on-the-job placements in both the UK and abroad, together with research and study abroad opportunities. Key Modules: While the course content may vary, key areas of study include developing coaching skills, understanding participants and their motivation, coaching children and young people, and the application of sport science principles in coaching. Students will also undertake a work-based learning project in their second and final academic years, providing practical experience in a coaching environment. Accreditations: This course holds dual accreditation from the British Association of Sport and Exercise Sciences (BASES) and the European Federal Network of Sport (EFNS). Future Careers: Graduates from this program can look forward to a career in a variety of fields such as professional sports coaching, teaching and lecturing, performance analysis, and sports development roles. Graduates are also well equipped to pursue postgraduate study in Sport or related disciplines. For more information on this course, please visit the official course page.