Sport Coaching

In Year 1 you will develop a basic understanding of sport coaching, sport development and sport and exercise science. You will also learn about general academic skills and sport development.

Learning and teaching:

• Scheduled learning: 22%
• Independent study: 78%

Assessment:

• Practical: 22%
• Coursework: 78%

In Year 2 you will develop your understanding of specific areas of sport coaching and skill acquisition. You will receive training from industry partners ahead of their first placement.

Learning and teaching:

• Scheduled learning: 22%
• Independent study:74%
• Placement: 4%

Assessment:

• Written: 7%
• Practical: 20%
• Coursework: 73%

In Year 3 you will begin to specialise in sport coaching, putting theory into practice. Options include biomechanics, strength and conditioning and psychology. You will take part in your second placement with an industry partner and learn research skills that will prepare you for your Honours year.

Learning and teaching:

• Scheduled learning: 19% ·
• Independent study: 76%
• Placement: 5%

Assessment:

• Written: 8%
• Practical: 22%
• Coursework: 70%

In Year 4 you will consolidate the theory you have gained with sport-related modules including contemporary issues in sport coaching. You will also complete a dissertation of your choice.

Learning and teaching:

• Scheduled learning: 19%
• Independent study: 81%

Assessment:

• Written: 10%
• Practical: 38%
• Coursework: 52%

This degree will be taught through a combination of learning methods including tutor-led lectures, tutorials and seminars, practical workshops and exercises in a simulated work environment, small group teaching and group project work. Independent, online and peer-to-peer learning is an important element of this course.

Our Sport Coaching degree uses a variety of assessment methods. The below list provides a guide to the types of assessment methods you can expect:

• group and individual work
• multiple-choice exams
• reflective practice reports
• essays
• case study deconstruction
• practical examination
• research production

This course also gives you the option of taking a language module, which can count towards your degree. These modules cover multiple languages and range from absolute beginner to near-native speaker level. The cost of your language module is included in the tuition fees. Find out more

Find out more about the structure, learning outcomes, compulsory and optional modules in this course.

BSc Sport Coaching Course Structure

Students on certain degrees will incur some additional costs not covered by their tuition fees. These could be for things like specialist equipment, study materials and textbooks, work placements, graduation, membership of relevant organisations or costs related to carrying out fieldwork.

For students on course with an element of fieldwork, there may also be extra costs for travel and accommodation.

Note: The library will hold some copies of the textbooks but not enough for every student. Students can purchase second hand copies when possible or use older versions if advised by the module cordinator. Students can also sell their copies after the course. This helps manage the cost.

Year 1

Books & printed material (Optional)
You are encouraged to use the library for all reading materials (some will be availably digitally also). You may, however, choose to purchase some but not all of the recommended text books. Given the availability of library and online resources and individual preferences, costs are variale.

Placement costs (Optional)
Placements are an integral part of this course and apply to all years of your studies. These placements will be arranged by you. These plcements may be near your home/current accommodation and therefore, travel costs may be minimum. Alternatively, placements may be at locations that require you to travel to them either by public transport or by car. You may need to factor travel costs in to your studies. These aer variable and depend entierly upon the location of the placement. However, please bear in mind that travel may be at peak times and this may thererfore cost more on public transport.

Entry-level Sports qualification. (Mandatory)
You are required demonstrate a National Governing Body qualification and these vary, body-to-body, and will cost between £50-100.

Uniform (Mandatory)
You are required to purchase UWS sports kit to represent the University on placement and during practical activities. NOrmally, students purchase at least one item (e.g UWS polo shirt) at £15-20.

PVG Health Checks (Mandatory)
Protecting Vulnerable Groups scheme membership is required and this currently costs £59. This cost may change in future years. The School covers the cost of an update currently if you already have membershio but it needs to be renewed.

Year 2

Books & printed material (Optional)
You are encouraged to use the library for all reading materials (some will be availably digitally also). You may, however, choose to purchase some but not all of the recommended text books. Given the availability of library and online resources and individual preferences, costs are variale.

Photocopying (Optional)
You may wish to print out notes or print copies of key articles as part of your studies. Such costs are variable and depend upon your preferences.

Placement costs (Optional)
Placements are an integral part of this course and apply to all years of your studies. These placements will be arranged by you. These placements may be near your home/current accommodation and therefore, travel costs may be minimum. Alternatively, placements may be at locations that require you to travel to them either by public transport or by car. You may need to factor travel costs in to your studies. These are variable and depend entierly upon the location of the placement. However, please bear in mind that travel may be at peak times and this may thererfore cost more on public transport.

Uniform (Mandatory)
You are required to purchase UWS sports kit to represent the University on placement and during practical activities. Normally, students purchase at least one item (e.g UWS polo shirt) at £15-20.

PVG Health Checks (Mandatory)
Protecting Vulnerable Groups scheme membership is required and this currently costs £59. This cost may change in future years. The School covers the cost of an update currently if you already have membershio but it needs to be renewed.

Year 3

Books & printed material (Optional)
You are encouraged to use the library for all reading materials (some will be availably digitally also). You may, however, choose to purchase some but not all of the recommended text books. Given the availability of library and online resources and individual preferences, costs are variale.

Photocopying (Optional)
You may wish to print out notes or print copies of key articles as part of your studies. Such costs are variable and depend upon your preferences.

Placement costs (Optional)
Placements are an integral part of this course and apply to all years of your studies. These placements will be arranged by you. These placements may be near your home/current accommodation and therefore, travel costs may be minimum. Alternatively, placements may be at locations that require you to travel to them either by public transport or by car. You may need to factor travel costs in to your studies. These are variable and depend entierly upon the location of the placement. However, please bear in mind that travel may be at peak times and this may thererfore cost more on public transport.

Uniform (Mandatory)
You are required to purchase UWS sports kit to represent the University on placement and during practical activities. NOrmally, students purchase at least one item (e.g UWS polo shirt) at £15-20.

PVG Health Checks (Mandatory)
Protecting Vulnerable Groups scheme membership is required and this currently costs £59. This cost may change in future years. The School covers the cost of an update currently if you already have membershio but it needs to be renewed.

Graduation fees (Optional for those exiting with BSc award)
These fees are set annually by the University and are subject to review. For session 19/20 these were set at £10 Registration Fee. Academic dress and official photography (optional) for graduation ceremonies is hired and arranged respectively from an external suppliers.

Year 4

Books & printed material (Optional)
You are encouraged to use the library for all reading materials (some will be availably digitally also). You may, however, choose to purchase some but not all of the recommended text books. Given the availability of library and online resources and individual preferences, costs are variale.

Photocopying (Optional)
You may wish to print out notes or print copies of key articles as part of your studies. Such costs are variable and depend upon your preferences.

Dissertation & poster presentation (Mandatory)
Your final year dissertation is a core and mandatory piece of research undertaken in your final year of studies. However, only electronic copies are required to be submitted for assessment. You may wish to print bound copies, but this is not mandatory. Depending upon the size of the dissertation and the content it can cost anything between £15-40. Research pOsters are developed as part of your final year studies but these are electronic versions only and do not need to be printed for assessment.

Placement costs (Optional)
Placements are an integral part of this course and apply to all years of your studies. These placements will be arranged by you. These placements may be near your home/current accommodation and therefore, travel costs may be minimum. Alternatively, placements may be at locations that require you to travel to them either by public transport or by car. You may need to factor travel costs in to your studies. These are variable and depend entierly upon the location of the placement. However, please bear in mind that travel may be at peak times and this may thererfore cost more on public transport.

Uniform (Mandatory)
You are required to purchase UWS sports kit to represent the University on placement and during practical activities. NOrmally, students purchase at least one item (e.g UWS polo shirt) at £15-20.

PVG Health Checks (Mandatory)
Protecting Vulnerable Groups scheme membership is required and this currently costs £59. This cost may change in future years. The School covers the cost of an update currently if you already have membershio but it needs to be renewed.

Graduation fees (Mandatory)
These fees are set annually by the University and are subject to review. For session 19/20 these were set at £10 Registration Fee. Academic dress and official photography (optional) for graduation ceremonies is hired and arranged respectively from an external suppliers.

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