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University of Central Lancashire

UCAS Code: C510 | Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)

Entry requirements

104 - 112 UCAS points from A Levels

104 - 112 UCAS points from Access to HE Diploma.

GCSE/National 4/National 5

5 GCSEs at grade C/4 including Maths and English or equivalent.

104 - 112 UCAS points from Higher Level subjects.

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)

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Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)

DMM

104 - 112 UCAS points from Scottish Highers.

T Level

M

UCAS Tariff

104-112

About this course

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Course option

3years

Full-time | 2025

Other options

4 years | Sandwich | 2025

Subject

Sports coaching

**Course Overview**

Learn how to help people reach their goals through sport and physical activity with our BSc (Hons) Sport Coaching degree. This course will teach you how to improve performance at all levels, from beginners to top athletes.

In this degree, you’ll gain important coaching skills and knowledge that will help you succeed in any environment. You’ll also discover how to make a positive impact on people's lives, whether by helping them to compete or supporting them to live healthier lives.

This degree is all about helping you achieve your career goals. You can choose areas to specialise in to match your interests, such as in coaching, performance analysis, or talent development.

You will learn to:

- Use up-to-date coaching techniques. Discover and apply the latest methods to improve your coaching practice.

- Communicate and lead effectively. Develop strong leadership and communication skills that will help you motivate and guide others.

- Learn by doing. Instead of traditional exams, you’ll complete practical tasks like creating portfolios, running coaching sessions, and giving presentations.

Our degree focuses on practical learning to help you gain real-world experience. You'll take part in small-group workshops, allowing for more interaction and personalised attention. Using free days in your schedule, you can pursue internships and other personal development activities.

You’ll have access to opportunities such as gaining work experience, getting involved in coaching roles to practice your skills and build your resume.

Our teaching staff includes experienced coaches and professionals from the industry. They will share their knowledge and help you connect with valuable contacts to grow your network.

**Why study with us?**

- Within your first year, we will support you to find work experience within the industry to boost your skills and employability.

- As well as volunteering and work opportunities, you can access exchange trips around the world for up to a year with our global partnerships.

- This degree focuses on developing future professionals. Our graduates have gone on to a wide range of successful careers, employed by some of the biggest names in professional sport, in the UK and abroad.

**What you'll do**

- Learn in interactive workshops alongside others who love sport too, collaborating with staff to complete coursework-based assessments.

- You’ll have the opportunity to gain professional body coaching qualifications as part of your degree, to support your career when you graduate.

- You have the option to specialise in specific areas that interest you. Choose from performance analysis to helping to run initiatives that support healthier communities.

**Future Careers**

Our BSc (Hons) Sports Coaching degree will put you on the road to professional practice – with the skills, experience and know-how to pursue a future in coaching from the day you graduate.

Our BSc Sport Coaching graduates gain employment in various sport and health related roles.

We encourage you to apply theory in real-life situations and settings, with opportunities to build your employability and develop your employment networks.

Our graduates are now employed in roles including:

- Head Gymnastics Coach

- Head of Coaching

- Lead Performance Analyst

- Netball Academy Coach

- Community Football Development Manager

- PE Teachers

- Academy Football Coaches

By studying BSc (Hons) Sport Coaching you’ll have the opportunity to build your employability and develop your employment networks.

You'll spend time within your degree working with potential employers and showcasing your skills.

Some of our graduates continue to study with us through our MSc Sports Coaching master’s degree, continuing to enhance their knowledge whilst in their full-time job. Others have considered an MSc in Performance Analysis & Talent Management or a PGCE to start teaching.

Modules

Please visit The University of Central Lancashire’s website for the latest information about our modules.

Tuition fees

Select where you currently live to see what you'll pay:

Channel Islands
£9,535
per year
England
£9,535
per year
Northern Ireland
£9,535
per year
Scotland
£9,535
per year
Wales
£9,535
per year

The Uni

Course location:

Preston Campus

Department:

School of Health, Social Work and Sport

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What students say

We've crunched the numbers to see if the overall teaching satisfaction score here is high, medium or low compared to students studying this subject(s) at other universities.

89%
Sports coaching

How do students rate their degree experience?

The stats below relate to the general subject area/s at this university, not this specific course. We show this where there isn’t enough data about the course, or where this is the most detailed info available to us.

Sport and exercise sciences

Teaching and learning

82%
Staff make the subject interesting
87%
Staff are good at explaining things
77%
Ideas and concepts are explored in-depth
81%
Opportunities to apply what I've learned

Assessment and feedback

Feedback on work has been timely
Feedback on work has been helpful
Staff are contactable when needed
Good advice available when making study choices

Resources and organisation

84%
Library resources
84%
IT resources
85%
Course specific equipment and facilities
74%
Course is well organised and has run smoothly

Student voice

Staff value students' opinions
Feel part of a community on my course

Who studies this subject and how do they get on?

97%
UK students
3%
International students
87%
Male students
13%
Female students
48%
2:1 or above
22%
First year drop out rate

Most popular A-Levels studied (and grade achieved)

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D
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After graduation

The stats in this section relate to the general subject area/s at this university – not this specific course. We show this where there isn't enough data about the course, or where this is the most detailed info available to us.

Sport and exercise sciences

What are graduates doing after six months?

This is what graduates told us they were doing (and earning), shortly after completing their course. We've crunched the numbers to show you if these immediate prospects are high, medium or low, compared to those studying this subject/s at other universities.

Top job areas of graduates

26%
Sports and fitness occupations
12%
Health associate professionals
7%
Teaching and educational professionals

One of the fastest growing subjects in the country, the number of sports science graduates went from under 3,000 in 2003 to over 10,000 in 2013. Numbers have fallen slightly since 2015, but we still have over 9,000 graduates in the subject. However, the good news is the country's appetite for good health and fitness - and the adaptability of graduates in the subject - means that sports science grads are less likely than average to be out of work. Sports science graduates, not surprisingly, tend to get jobs in sport, fitness and health - coaching and teaching especially - but they're found all over the economy. Management and business are also popular options for graduates from this subject — and sports science graduates are particularly found where drive, determination and physical fitness are an advantage.

What about your long term prospects?

Looking further ahead, below is a rough guide for what graduates went on to earn.

Sport and exercise sciences

The graph shows median earnings of graduates who achieved a degree in this subject area one, three and five years after graduating from here.

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£25k

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Note: this data only looks at employees (and not those who are self-employed or also studying) and covers a broad sample of graduates and the various paths they've taken, which might not always be a direct result of their degree.

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