BSc (Hons) Sports Coaching & Performance

The Sports Coaching and Performance BSc (Hons) course at the University of Central Lancashire (UCLan) is designed to engross students into the rapidly advancing world of sports coaching and performance. This engaging course packs an impressive combination of theory and practice, enabling students to hone their coaching and leadership skills while expanding their understanding of sports science and its application to performance.Course Content: Throughout this course, students are exposed to a broad range of topics such as physiology, psychology, strength and conditioning, research methods in sport, sport and exercise nutrition, sport injuries, physical activity, health and wellbeing, and teaching in physical education. The course also involves practical coaching experiences, specializing in areas such as team sports, individual sports, and strength and conditioning.Key Modules: The course includes key modules such as Foundations of Sports Coaching, Fundamentals of Research in Sport, Applied Sport and Exercise Psychology, Strength and Conditioning in Practice, Coaching the Performer, and Coaching Pedagogy.Future Careers: Graduates of this program can find careers in areas such as coaching (professional, amateur, and voluntary), performance analysis, sports development, health promotion, teaching, business management in the leisure sector, the health and fitness industry, and postgraduate study.For more information on this course, please visit the official course page here.