BSc (Hons) Sports Coaching

The BSc (Hons) Sports Coaching course offered by Edinburgh Napier University is a comprehensive and immersive course delivering a range of essential knowledge for students aiming to become sports coaches. It aims to deliver the highest quality teaching experience to develop a coach’s full potential and make a real difference in the sports industry. This course provides a well-balanced curriculum of both practical and theoretical knowledge.Course Content: The full-time course is composed of various modules providing a blend of theoretical knowledge and practical experience. The content is designed to help students understand sports performances, learn about physical preparation, sports coaching, sports development, sports placement, and leadership skills. There are opportunities to gain practical experience and apply the skills learned to real-world scenarios.Key Modules: The full-time course comprises various key modules that are delivered over the 4-year course duration. Some of these key modules include Introduction to Coaching and Skill Acquisition, Sports Placement and Volunteer Development, Physical Preparation in Sport and Exercise, Research Methods in Sport and Exercise, Contemporary Issues in Sport, and Football Coaching: Theory to Practice amongst others.Accreditations: This course is endorsed by BASES (The British Association of Sport and Exercise Sciences). It is also recognised by ISENC (The International Sport and Exercise Nutrition Conference) and several other organisations within the sports sector. Future Careers: Upon completion of the course, graduates have the potential to secure roles including a Physical Education Teacher, Sports Development Officer, Physical Activity Coordinator, Health and Fitness Instructor, Football Development Officer, or pursue further research in the field.For more information on this course, please visit the official course page [here.](https://www.napier.ac.uk/courses/bsc-hons-sports-coaching-undergraduate-fulltime)