BSc (Hons) Sport Development

The BA (Hons) Sport Development at the University of the West of Scotland (UWS) aims to deliver a comprehensive understanding of the contemporary sport development sector. This course is designed to equip students with the theoretical knowledge and practical skills necessary to contribute to the development of sport at all levels, both within the UK and internationally.Course Content: The BA (Hons) Sport Development course’s content is designed to incorporate a broad range of topics relevant to the sport development arena. The course combines academic study with practical applications and provides the opportunity for students to undertake established sport development initiatives, enabling them to apply theoretical knowledge to real-world contexts.Key Modules: Some of the key modules include Sport Development and Participation, Coaching Science, Sport in Society, Managing People in Sport, Sport Event Management, and an optional Work Placement.Accreditations: While not explicitly stated on the course page, the BA Sport Development at UWS is approved by the Chartered Institute for the Management of Sport and Physical Activity (CIMSPA).Future Careers: Graduates from this program have successfully entered careers within professional sports clubs, national governing bodies of sport, local authorities, education, and the voluntary sector. Some graduates have also gone on to further postgraduate study, including MSc Sport Development, MSc Sport Management, and MBA Sport Management.For more information on this course, please visit the official course page.