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Sports Coaching

Entry requirements


A level

C,C,C-B,C,C

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International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme

24

Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)

H3,H3,H3,H4,H4

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)

MMM-DMM

Scottish Higher

B,B,C,C

T Level

P

T Level with a Pass grade and C or above on the core

UCAS Tariff

104

About this course


Course option

3years

Full-time | 2024

Subject

Sports coaching

Kick-off your sporting career by becoming a sports coach. Be inspired to create a more active nation and help the next generation of sporting stars to achieve their potential.

To inspire an active nation and our future sporting heroes, more active, skilled and qualified coaches are needed to ensure national policies are delivered effectively in schools, colleges, clubs and community settings. The course will enable you to develop the knowledge and skills consistent with the principles of great coaching unveiled by UK Coaching, the lead agency for coaching in the UK.

The National Occupational Standards (NOS) for Sports Coaching are embedded into the course curriculum, along with a number of sport-specific National Governing Body awards (e.g. Level 1 UK Coaching Certificate) and UK Coaching workshops (e.g. Safeguarding and Protecting Children).

The course’s strong practical emphasis will develop your understanding of sports coaching by applying cutting-edge coaching research and academic knowledge to the delivery of coaching sessions in a range of sports. There is also the opportunity to gain experience through placements with community and professional sports organisations in the UK and abroad. Destinations of some of our recent graduates include Women’s Academy Coach at Manchester City FC, Club Development Officer at Hockey Wales and Head of Performance Analysis at Wigan Warriors RLFC.

There are a wide range of sports clubs and teams you can join including football, basketball, hockey, running and much more. Many of our teams compete in the British Universities and Colleges (BUCS) leagues and play local and regional universities on Wednesday afternoons.

Modules

For the latest example of curriculum availability on this course, please refer to the University of Chester's Website.

Assessment methods

We use a variety of assessment methods, including coursework, practicals and presentations. Practical delivery skills form part of the assessment in Years 1 and 2. Furthermore, you will complete a coaching placement in Years 2 and 3.

Tuition fees

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Channel Islands
£9,250
per year
England
£9,250
per year
EU
£9,250
per year
Northern Ireland
£9,250
per year
Scotland
£9,250
per year
Wales
£9,250
per year

The Uni


Course location:

Chester

Department:

Sport and Exercise Sciences

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What students say


How do students rate their degree experience?

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Who studies this subject and how do they get on?

91%
UK students
9%
International students
62%
Male students
38%
Female students
45%
2:1 or above
13%
First year drop out rate

Most popular A-Levels studied (and grade achieved)

C
B
D

After graduation


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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.

£17,310
med
Average annual salary
99%
med
Employed or in further education
40%
low
Employed in a role where degree was essential or beneficial

Top job areas of graduates

33%
Sports and fitness occupations
10%
Sales assistants and retail cashiers
7%
Natural and social science professionals

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.

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.

£17k

£17k

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£26k

£26k

Note: this data only looks at employees (and not those who are self-employed or also studying) and covers a broad sample of graduates and the various paths they've taken, which might not always be a direct result of their degree.

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