BSc Hons Sports Coaching & Physical Education
Validated by Anglia Ruskin University
| Start date(s) | September 2011 |
| Weekly hours & time | Full time course 12 hours lecture time |
| Course weeks | 3 years |
| Course day(s) |
Group 1: Monday / Tuesday / Friday Group 2: Monday / Tuesday / Thursday Students will be assigned groups at induction. |
| Location | This is a 3 year full time course. All 3 years will be delivered at Seevic College, Benfleet Campus or New Campus Basildon |
What will I do?
The qualification involves a range of sport and health-related disciplines geared to careers in sport science, sports coaching and sport teaching.
Modules to be taken at the beginning of the programme will provide you with an introduction to the disciplines, as well as the research methods they employ.
These introductory modules prepare you for later studies where you will explore topical issues that are prevalent in the fitness industry such as testing, nutrition and coaching.
The programme combines academic rigour with appreciation of practical sports performance and coaching.
The course may include, for example:
- Research Methods
- Coaching Processes
- Sport and Exercise Psychology
- Anatomy
- Sports Development
- National Governing Body of Sport Coaching Awards
- Exercise Physiology
- Nutrition
Entry requirements
The standard offer may vary but typically 240 points to include 2 A levels or BTEC equivalent, of which one must be a science.
Assessment
Modules are assessed by a variety of methods. These could be coursework, examinations, presentations, case studies, reports or project work. The method of assessment will vary depending on your module option choices.
Progression
- Progression in most areas of sports employment
- PGCE/GTP teaching qualification
- MSc course

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