BA (Hons) Sport Coaching and Physical Education

On this course, you'll examine the theory of physical education, sport and coaching science across education, leisure and community sectors. You’ll build on this with a focus on teaching and coaching. A learn-and-do ethos will see teaching complemented by practical sessions whilst experience in schools, clubs and community groups will provide real-world application. Completing 50 hours of work experience throughout this sport coaching degree will prove invaluable for your CV.You’ll receive the support of industry-sourced professionals and have access to facilities including a sports hall and performance laboratories, Salt Ayre Leisure Centre and Brathay Hall and Estate. You may be eligible for additional qualifications including coaching awards.Fast-track your job hunt with our industry links, which include professional sport clubs and national governing bodies of sport. You’ll have numerous career options upon graduation including sport coaching, teaching, sport development, performance analysis and event management.

104-112 UCAS Tariff PointsGCSEs: GCSE English Language and Maths at C or 4 or above

A-levels: BCC-BBC

T-levels: P (C+) – M. All subjects are accepted for entry to this course

Access to HE: 15 credits at Distinction & 30 at Merit 

CACHE Technical Level 3 and Level 3 Extended Diploma: C-B

OCR Cambridge Technical & Edexcel/Pearson BTEC Level 3 (National) Extended Diploma: MMM - DMM

Scottish Highers: BBBC-BBBB

Irish LC Highers: B1, B2x3 – B1x3, B2 

Alternative routes: If you don't think you'll meet the criteria for direct application to this course, check out our Integrated Foundation Year.