BSc in Sport Science - Coaching
Kingston University
Key Information
Campus location
Kingston upon Thames, United Kingdom
Languages
English
Study format
On-Campus
Duration
3 - 6 years
Pace
Full time, Part time
Tuition fees
GBP 9,250 / per year *
Application deadline
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Earliest start date
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* UK students: £9,250 per year | international: £15,800 for the first year
Introduction
Why choose this course?
On this practical course, you'll develop practical coaching skills as well as study the science behind effective coaching, performance, leadership and sports analysis. You'll have access to sophisticated equipment to measure the physiological responses to exercise and analyse sports movements and skills.
Modules cover psychology, motivation, human physiology, anatomy, biomechanics and notational analysis. A project or dissertation on a selected topic will develop your independent learning skills.
You will gain the CIMSPA Coaching Assistant qualification after successfully completing your first year.
Reasons to choose Kingston University
- This course is endorsed by the British Association of Sport and Exercise Sciences (BASES).
- You will gain the CIMSPA Coaching Assistant qualification after successfully completing your first year.
- We have two specialist environmental chambers that can adjust heat/humidity levels and simulate altitude environments.
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Curriculum
What you will study
Year 1
Year 1 introduces the theory and practice of effective coaching and leadership. You will take part in a practical-based coaching module, exploring the theories that underpin coaching and leadership roles in sport and exercise. You will learn to understand sport as an academic subject. Other modules cover key concepts in sport and exercise psychology, such as motivation and personality. There are also modules regarding human physiology and an introduction to anatomy and biomechanics. In addition, you will be introduced to the essential principles of scientific investigation.
Core modules
- Essentials for Sport and Exercise Science
- Sport and Exercise Psychology 1
- Functional Anatomy and Exercise Physiology
- The Science and Practice of Coaching
Year 2
Year 2 introduces areas such as notational analysis in sport. There are further practical modules in sport analysis, and you will study physiology and psychology in more detail. You will be introduced to contemporary issues in sport coaching and gain a deeper understanding of sport and exercise psychology. Finally, you will study research methods in physical activity, preparing you for the Year 3 research project.
Core modules
- Research Methods in Exercise Science
- Analysis in Sport and Exercise
- Sport Coaching Theory
Optional modules
- Sport and Exercise Psychology 2
- Health and Exercise Physiology
Year 3
The final year offers a further experience through the Coaching Practice module. You will develop analytical skills by studying advanced notational analysis, and you will extend your knowledge of sport physiology or sport psychology and/or biomechanics (depending on your preference and focus for coaching). All final-year students are required to develop their independent learning skills by carrying out a project/dissertation on a selected topic in coaching and sport analysis.
Core modules
- Applied Notational Analysis
- Coaching Practice
- Sports and Exercise Science Project
Optional modules
- Extreme Environments and Ergogenic Aids
- Applied Sport Psychology
- Biomechanics of Sport Performance and Injury
Please note
Optional modules only run if there is enough demand. If we have an insufficient number of students interested in an optional module, that module will not be offered for this course.
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Career Opportunities
After you graduate
You'll be ready to develop a career in sport development and coaching-related roles in both the public and private sectors. There are opportunities to work with athletes in national and international competitions, as well as in grassroots sport.
Employability preparation at Kingston University
In addition to building expertise in your own discipline, our courses will also help you to develop key transferable skills that you'll need for professional life or further study once you graduate.
As well as a range of careers and employability activities at Kingston, we also offer you the chance to apply and develop your skills in live contexts as an integral part of your course. Opportunities include:
- placements;
- working or studying abroad;
- volunteering;
- peer mentoring roles; and
- internship opportunities within and outside the University.
In your final year, you'll get the opportunity to complete a major 'capstone' project where you can apply the knowledge and skills you have acquired to a range of real issues in different contexts. This is a great way to learn and is a valuable bridge to employment or further research at the master's level.