BSc (Hons) Sport Coaching (Full Time)

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BSc (Hons) Sport Coaching (Full Time)

Southampton Solent University
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This degree develops students’ understanding and ability to successfully coach individual athletes and teams. You will learn the physiology, psychology and biomechanics of sports performance and how sport science can enhance the coaching process. You will develop your ability to apply this knowledge to maximise participation and performance in sport through a wide variety of coaching and teaching environments.

A wide range of optional units – including strength and conditioning, nutrition, massage, notational analysis and PE teaching – in Years 2 and 3 enable students to specialise in additional areas relevant to their particular interests and career aspirations.

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This degree develops students’ understanding and ability to successfully coach individual athletes and teams. You will learn the physiology, psychology and biomechanics of sports performance and how sport science can enhance the coaching process. You will develop your ability to apply this knowledge to maximise participation and performance in sport through a wide variety of coaching and teaching environments.

A wide range of optional units – including strength and conditioning, nutrition, massage, notational analysis and PE teaching – in Years 2 and 3 enable students to specialise in additional areas relevant to their particular interests and career aspirations.

In addition to the taught elements of the degree, you will have the opportunity to achieve a range of National Governing Body coaching qualifications. You will develop your skills and CV through a bespoke programme of coaching, teaching and sport science support opportunities. You will also have the opportunity to be mentored by industry professionals throughout your degree.

Students benefit from access to the University’s wide range of sporting facilities, including multiple sports halls and outdoor resources, such as our new Test Park sports ground with 3G pitches, and outdoor watersports centre. You will also use the multi-million-pound state-of-the-art sport science laboratories.

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Industrial focus

We have excellent links with local and national sports organisations, schools and clubs which provide relevant part-time work, internship opportunities and mentoring. They also contribute to the content and delivery of the programme. The course prides itself on the unique vocational nature of its content, allowing students the rare opportunity to work with and alongside community and elite coaches and athletes.

Course content

Year 1

Six core units:

  • Principles of Coaching
  • Industry Practice and Research
  • Introduction to Exercise Physiology
  • Introduction to Sports Psychology
  • Introduction to Biomechanics
  • Fitness for Sport.

Year 2

Five core units and one option unit:

  • Research Methods for Sports and Exercise
  • Coaching Children and Young Performers
  • Application of Fitness Testing and Training
  • Applied Techniques in Sports Psychology
  • Applied Principles of Biomechanics.

Option:

  • Sports Massage
  • Work-based Learning
  • Strength and Conditioning
  • Diet and Nutrition
  • Applied Principles of Performance Analysis
  • Sports Coaching and Development.

Year 3

Two core units and three option units:

  • High-Performance Coaching
  • Project/Dissertation

Two options from:

  • Professional Practice in Physiology
  • Professional Practice in Sports Psychology
  • Professional Practice in Biomechanics
  • Sports Science Support.

One option from:

  • Sports Conditioning
  • Injury Prevention and Management
  • Complementary Therapies for Sport
  • Professional Practice in Sports Performance Analysis
  • Sports Nutrition and Performance
  • Physical Education Teaching.

Why choose Solent?

Careers in sports coaching, instructing and officiating continue to grow. SkillsActive, the Sector Skills Council for Active Leisure, Learning and Well-being, recently reported a 41% increase in employment and over 20,000 jobs created in these areas.

The BSc Sport Coaching degree prepares students to work in this incredibly exciting and rewarding sector. Course tutors have worked as professional coaches and/or sport scientists supporting elite athletes and teams. In addition to the taught degree, students will all undertake National Governing Body coaching awards as an integral part of the course.

Students also have an opportunity to work in a broad range of coaching, teaching and sport science placements where they will be supported and mentored by industry professionals to maximise their employability.

  • Opportunities to gain a wide range of National Governing Body coaching awards.
  • Work with real-life coaches and athletes throughout your degree
  • Undertake a range of coaching, teaching and sport science placements, mentored by industry professionals.
  • Access to state-of-the-art sport science laboratories.
  • A guest lecturer programme includes international athletes and coaches.

Assessment

Written coursework, including case studies, presentations and projects, practical sessions and examinations.

Projects/work experience

We encourage and organise coaching experience in schools, colleges, clubs and working with National Governing Bodies. You can also participate with staff in a range of professional organisations, supporting their coaching and sport science needs.In your third-year placement, you will work alongside a high-performance coach in your chosen sport.

Key career skills

Presentation, project management, communication, IT and numeracy.

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Student quote

Jemma Cooper

“I couldn’t ask for more out of the BSc Sport Coaching at Solent. I transferred in my second year from a different university, so I was worried what it was going to be like. However, the opportunities and support I have been offered here are endless.

“I am currently working with an Olympic sailor designing a mental skills intervention. I’ve also been offered opportunities to take up placements at schools, Southampton FC and training as a diving coach supporting developing and elite athletes at Southampton Diving Academy. Community coaching in schools and clubs is a great part of the course; the relationship between the University, local schools and elite clubs is very strong, so advancing your coaching skills is easy.

“The support given to us by our lecturers is amazing; they offer us a great deal of contact time in terms of one-on-one tutorials. The units are well structured and challenging, but the lectures and seminars are detailed, which allows a great deal of knowledge about all aspects of sport to be gained. The staff on the course are passionate about the subject area and want all students to gain a good degree. They communicate with us well and push to get the best out of us.

“University can be stressful at times, but having the support and opportunities given to us by our lecturers allows us to succeed. Sport Coaching at Solent is a great course and covers all elements of sport. If I could choose it again, I would.”

Industry quote

Tim Allen

Director of Hampshire Rugby

“Hampshire Rugby is delighted to be working closely with BSc Sport Coaching students from Southampton Solent University to improve the performance and mental abilities that elite players require in a very demanding game. At the same time we are helping students from the University to develop their understanding of theories, and also provide practical learning by enabling them to work with the county squads and elite performance teams.”
The International Foundation Year must be successfully completed before commencing undergraduate study (NQF Level 6 and above). In compliance with UKBA Tier 4 (General Student) policy, a Confirmation of Acceptance for Study (CAS) will initially be issued for the foundation course.

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