BA (Hons) Sports Coaching & Development

The BA in Sports Coaching and Development at the University of Central Lancashire (UCLan) is a course designed to provide students with practical skills and theoretical knowledge necessary to work in the contemporary sports industry. The course allows students to understand coaching, development, and sporting behaviors, laying the ideal groundwork for a successful career in sports coaching and development.Course Content: The course covers a comprehensive range of topics including sport events and community development, coaching pedagogy, physical education, and sport policy. At UCLan, students engage with their learning in a variety of ways including placements and international opportunities.Key Modules: Throughout the course, students participate in modules such as Coaching Pedagogy and Practice, Sports Injuries and Rehabilitation, Physical Education and School Sport, Independent Project, and Sports Policy and Development.Accreditations: This course is endorsed by SkillsActive, the sector skills council for active leisure, learning, and wellbeing. It is also recognised by The Chartered Institute for the Management of Sport and Physical Activity (CIMSPA).Future Careers: Graduates of this program go on to work in a variety of roles within private or public sector sports organizations, national or local government sports departments, charities, or schools. These roles may include sports development officer, sports coach, PE teacher, or pursuing further study in a related field.For more information on this course, please visit the official course page.