BA (Hons) Sports Coaching with Community Health and Physical Activity

The BA (Hons) Sports Coaching, Community Health and Physical Activity course from Buckinghamshire New University is designed for those interested in developing a career in physical activity, sports coaching, and community health. This course aims to equip students with knowledge and skills in health improvement, physical activity promotion, and sports coaching, while understanding the broad scope of the community and health settings in the UK.Course Content: The course covers a wide range of topics including sport & exercise psychology, sport & exercise nutrition, coaching pedagogy, research methods and contemporary issues in sport and community health. To enhance practical learning, students are provided opportunities in the field to engage in community health and well-being placements, working alongside practitioners. The course also places a strong emphasis on research and offers opportunities for students to focus their studies towards a specific career pathway.Key Modules: Some of the key course modules include Sports Injuries & Rehabilitation, Leadership & Management in Sport, and Coaching Pedagogy. This programme also includes a dissertation module, enabling students to undertake an independent project and contribute to the body of knowledge in their chosen area.Accreditations: This course is made in partnership with the Chartered Institute for the Management of Sport and Physical Activity (CIMSPA) which provides students with an internationally-recognised professional qualification upon successful completion of the degree.Future Careers: This course is designed to build a foundation for roles in health promotion, community health improvement, sports development, and sports coaching. The practical placements provided with this course will give students an edge in the jobs market in these areas.For more information on this course, please visit the official course page.