MSc Sport Coaching

The Sport Coaching MSc course at Liverpool John Moores University is designed to provide students with a critical understanding of sport coaching theory and research to enhance and develop their professional coaching practice. This full-time, modular course is ideal for individuals committed to professional and high-performance sport and wish to become leaders in the field. Course Content: The course encompasses comprehensive coverage of theoretical and practical aspects of sport coaching, providing students with advanced knowledge of leadership development, decision-making processes, developing coaching skills, planning and reflecting on coaching practice, talent development, and sports coaching pedagogy.Key Modules: The program is divided into six modules - Research Skills (20 credits), Pedagogical Practice (20 credits), Leadership Development (20 credits), Working with Elite Performers (20 credits), Contemporary Issues in Sports Coaching (20 credits), and Dissertation (60 credits). Accreditations: The course itself is not specifically accredited, but it is delivered by staff at the cutting edge of coaching and performance science.Future Careers: This program equips students with the credentials for high-level jobs in sports coaching, coaching science, teacher education or sports development. It can also pave the path towards further academic study, such as a PhD.For more information on this course, please visit the official course page.