BSc (Hons) Sports Coaching

The Sport Coaching BSc course at Solent University is a comprehensive degree program designed to equip students with the practical and theoretical skills required to excel in a sport coaching career. The course emphasizes on the development of leadership, critical thinking, and reflective practice in a variety of sports and performance contexts. Course Content: The course offers a blend of theoretical study and practical application. Students will learn about the science of coaching, inclusive practice, sport and exercise psychology, performance analysis, social and cultural aspects of sport, and event and business management. There's also a strong emphasis on the acquisition of UKCC coaching qualifications as part of the course.Key Modules: The course comprises of modules like ‘Individual and Team Development’, ‘Practical Coaching’, ‘Coaching Pedagogy and Practice’, ‘Performance Coaching and Leadership’, and ‘Applied Performance Analysis’, amongst others.Accreditations: This course is recognised by CIMSPA (The Chartered Institute for the Management of Sport and Physical Activity), making students eligible for graduate status of the organization upon completion of the degree.Future Careers: The course prepares students for roles like sports coaches, sports development officers, talent identification and development officers, exercise referral specialists, and community sports coordinators. Some students also choose to pursue postgraduate study or teacher training.For more information on this course, please visit the official course page.