BA (Hons) Sports Development and Coaching (Foundation Entry Route Available)
Degree • Level 6BA (Hons) Sports Development and Coaching (Foundation Entry Route Available)
Degree • Level 6Type of LearningUniversity Study
Course CodeA5411
UCAS CodeSP07
Study ModeFull-time.
DurationFull Time: 3 Years, Full Time inc. Foundation Entry: 4 Years
Awarded ByBuckinghamshire New University
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About the course
Do you want to be a world class coach or an inspiring mentor to hard-to-reach populations? Our Sports Coaching programme is the perfect springboard for a range of career opportunities. Whether you are helping elite athletes on their journey to superstardom or just getting people more active, you can do what you love to do every day and use your skills to nurture potential and change lives. You'll gain in-depth knowledge of the profession, ranging from promoting entry-level sport to coaching elite performers. We cover the principles and practices for training, performance analysis, how to use sport as a catalyst for change within communities, and how to manage projects aimed at increasing physical activity and sport participation. The standard full time tuition fee rate for this course in 2023/24 for Home and EU students is £9000 per year. The standard full time tuition fee for the Foundation Year for this course in 2023/24 is £6000.
Type of LearningUniversity Study
Course CodeA5411
UCAS CodeSP07
Study ModeFull-time.
DurationFull Time: 3 Years, Full Time inc. Foundation Entry: 4 Years
Awarded ByBuckinghamshire New University
Cost Information
Years 1, 2 and 3 (delivered at Burnley College): The standard full time tuition fee rate for this course in 2023/24 for UK students is £9000 per year. The standard full time tuition fee for the Foundation year for this course in 2023/24 is £6000.
Entry Requirements
For this course, a typical offer will be a UCAS Tariff score of 80. A minimum of two full A Levels (or equivalent) is required. Every application is considered on an individual basis.
Modules
The modules available on this course are: Year 0, Inquiry Based Learning, Preparing for Success: knowledge & Creativity, Student Development & Responsibility and Introduction to Sport Development & Performance. Year 1, Applied Business Field Study; Professional and Academic Skills for Sport; Foundations of Sport and Exercise Psychology; Human Sciences for Physical Education; Sport and Exercise Psychology: Emotions and Behaviour; Introduction to Coaching Theory and Practice; Understanding Sport Development. Year 2: Football: The Global Game (optional); Rugby Union: The Global Game (optional); Sports Operations Management (optional); Understanding People in Sports Business; Research in Sport and Exercise; Sport, Diversity and Wellbeing (optional); Sports Event Planning (optional); Applied Sport and Performance Psychology (optional); Coaching and Athlete Development; Cognition and Emotion in Sport and Exercise Psychology; Performance Analysis (optional); Sport Development Practice; Sports Nutrition. Year 3: Club Business: Football (optional); Club Business: Rugby (optional); Communications and PR in Sport; Small Business and Entrepreneurship (optional); Funding for Sport (optional); Professional Development and Employability (optional); Research Dissertation; Applied Performance Analysis (optional); Contemporary Coaching Issues (optional); Strategic Sport Development; Working and Learning in Exercise Health and Fitness.
Assessment
The balance of assessment will vary depending on the modules undertaken but will include coursework and practical exams.
Careers & Progression
Our BA (Hons) Sport Development and Coaching course will help prepare you for a range of career possibilities, such as: Sports Coach Sport Development Manager/Officer Sport-specific Development Officer (e.g. Football, Rugby) Community Sports Coach School Sport Coordinator Physical Activity Coordinator Sport Teacher
Information About Fees
The standard full time tuition fee rate for this course in 2023/24 for Home and EU students is £9000 per year. The standard full time tuition fee for the Foundation Year for this course in 2023/24 is £6000.
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