BSc (Hons) Sport Coaching

The Sport Coaching course at the University of the West of Scotland is designed to equip students with the skills, knowledge, and experience required to coaching careers across all levels of sport. The students will gain critical understanding of coaching science, pedagogy, leadership, along with the practical applications of coaching. Course Content: This course is structured to combine classroom-based theory with extensive practical experience. It covers areas such as the science behind sports performance, sports pedagogy, and valuable insights into the psychological aspects of coaching. Students are also encouraged to obtain externally recognized coaching awards.Key Modules: The key modules in this course include Sport Coaching Science, Sports Pedagogy, Practical Coaching, Sports Development, Research Methods, and Psychology for Sport Coaching.Accreditations: While the course itself is not accredited, students will be encouraged and facilitated to complete sport governing body recognized coaching awards which are often funded through local sports councils or national governing bodies.Future Careers: Graduates in Sport Coaching can pursue careers as sports coach in schools, sports development officer in local authorities, talent identification officer, sports scientist, performance analysis, and entrepreneur in sports industry. Further studies can lead to careers in academia, sport policy and more.For more information on this course, please visit the official course page.