Sports Coaching
Hartpury University
UCAS Code: C600 | Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Hartpury University
UCAS Code: C600 | Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Entry requirements
A level
BBC or equivalent from at least two full A Levels. This must include Biology, Sport or PE at grade D or above.
112 UCAS tariff points in an Access to Higher Education Diploma. This must include nine level 3 credits at Merit or above in Biology.
112 UCAS tariff points in an IB Diploma, from at least two Highers at H4 or above. This must include Biology or Sport.
112 UCAS tariff points from at least two Highers, to include Biology, Sport or PE at H3 or above.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
DMM in an Extended Diploma in a relevant subject.
112 UCAS tariff points from at least two Highers, to include Biology, Sport or PE at C or above. You must have completed two years study at Higher Level.
An overall grade of Distinction, to include grade C or above in the Core component in a Science subject. T Level subjects considered are Animal Care and Management (Science Pathway), Healthcare Science and Science. Health will be considered on an individual basis.
UCAS Tariff
112 UCAS tariff points, to include Biology, Sport or PE.
About this course
**Develop your coaching expertise with a programme tailored to your career ambitions. In year two you’ll choose between Community Coaching or Performance Coaching, allowing you to specialise in the area that aligns with your goals.**
Gain hands-on experience through our on-site sports academies and partnerships with leading sports organisations, where you'll refine your coaching style in real-world settings. Our curriculum is endorsed by CIMSPA (Chartered Institute for the Management of Sport and Physical Activity), ensuring your learning meets nationally recognised coaching standards.
Graduate industry-ready with the practical experience, knowledge, and professional skills needed to succeed in a dynamic and evolving coaching landscape.
Gain real-world coaching experience throughout your degree. Build a diverse portfolio that showcases your expertise, experience, and personal coaching philosophy - giving you a competitive edge when you graduate.
We have strong industry connections and partnerships with local and national sports organisations, offering a wide range of coaching opportunities to enhance your practical experience.
With 10 on-site sports academies, you'll have plenty of chances to put your learning into practice. You’ll also have opportunities to gain hands-on experience with community sports clubs, schools, and physical activity organisations.
Our programme is designed to help you develop your own coaching style. Through a diverse range of modules, you’ll explore coaching theories, concepts, and practical applications, preparing you to work in both community and performance coaching settings.
**Accreditation**
As a CIMSPA-endorsed degree, our curriculum is underpinned by professional coaching standards, ensuring you graduate ready for a successful career in sports coaching.
Modules
Our modules are developed regularly to reflect student and industry demands, ensuring you’re well prepared to enter skilled employment on graduation. The majority of courses are comprised of both compulsory and optional modules, the latter of which you'll be able to choose from to suit your interests and career goals. Most courses also include work placement learning, to help you gain essential experience for your future.
Compulsory modules include: Coaching and Teaching Portfolio, Principles of Strength and Conditioning, Introduction to Exercise Physiology, Introduction to Sport and Exercise Psychology, Introduction to the Sport and Education Industries, Academic Skills for Sport and Exercise Scientists, Research and Data Skills in Sport, Pedagogy in Action 1, Developing the Professional Profile, Developing the Professional Profile, The Sport and Exercise Researcher, Coach Mentoring, Applied Coaching Concepts, Professional Development in Sport, Sport Research Project.
Modules are sometimes subject to change.
Optional modules change each year - you can attend introductory sessions before deciding which ones to study. For more information, please visit https://www.hartpury.ac.uk/university/courses/undergraduate/bsc-hons-sports-coaching/
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Alongside government loans, Hartpury University and our partners offer a range of financial support packages to eligible students applying for our courses. Please visit our student finance page for more information on what’s on offer to help you with your study costs: http://www.hartpury.ac.uk/university/facilities/life-at-hartpury/finance/
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Sports coaching
What are graduates doing after six months?
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Top job areas of graduates
One of the fastest growing subjects in the country, the number of sports science graduates went from under 3,000 in 2003 to over 10,000 in 2013. Numbers have fallen slightly since 2015, but we still have over 9,000 graduates in the subject. However, the good news is the country's appetite for good health and fitness - and the adaptability of graduates in the subject - means that sports science grads are less likely than average to be out of work. Sports science graduates, not surprisingly, tend to get jobs in sport, fitness and health - coaching and teaching especially - but they're found all over the economy. Management and business are also popular options for graduates from this subject — and sports science graduates are particularly found where drive, determination and physical fitness are an advantage.
Sport and exercise sciences
What are graduates doing after six months?
This is what graduates told us they were doing (and earning), shortly after completing their course. We've crunched the numbers to show you if these immediate prospects are high, medium or low, compared to those studying this subject/s at other universities.
Top job areas of graduates
One of the fastest growing subjects in the country, the number of sports science graduates went from under 3,000 in 2003 to over 10,000 in 2013. Numbers have fallen slightly since 2015, but we still have over 9,000 graduates in the subject. However, the good news is the country's appetite for good health and fitness - and the adaptability of graduates in the subject - means that sports science grads are less likely than average to be out of work. Sports science graduates, not surprisingly, tend to get jobs in sport, fitness and health - coaching and teaching especially - but they're found all over the economy. Management and business are also popular options for graduates from this subject — and sports science graduates are particularly found where drive, determination and physical fitness are an advantage.
Sports management
What are graduates doing after six months?
This is what graduates told us they were doing (and earning), shortly after completing their course. We've crunched the numbers to show you if these immediate prospects are high, medium or low, compared to those studying this subject/s at other universities.
Top job areas of graduates
This course sits in a wide group of smaller subjects that don't necessarily have that much in common - so bear this in mind when you look at any employment data. Most graduates took a hospitality, events management or tourism-related course, but there are a group of sports and leisure graduates in here as well who do different things. Events management was the most common job for graduates from this group of subjects, and so it’s no surprise that graduates from specialist events management courses did better last year than many of the other graduates under this subject umbrella - but all did about as well as graduates on average or a little better. If you want to find out more about specific job paths for your chosen subject area, it's a good idea to go on open days and talk to tutors about what previous graduates went on to do, or to have a look at university department websites.
What about your long term prospects?
Looking further ahead, below is a rough guide for what graduates went on to earn.
Sport and exercise sciences
The graph shows median earnings of graduates who achieved a degree in this subject area one, three and five years after graduating from here.
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