Overview

The Sports Coaching (Hons) programme at Edge Hill University is tailored for those aspiring to excel in high-performance sports, community coaching, or sports development. This comprehensive course blends theoretical foundations with practical applications, ensuring students gain the necessary skills and knowledge to thrive in various coaching environments.

Why Sports Coaching at Edge Hill University?

Edge Hill University is renowned for its commitment to practical education and industry connections. The Sports Coaching degree is CIMSPA endorsed, providing students with access to professional resources and opportunities. The university's impressive facilities include state-of-the-art laboratories for performance analysis, biomechanics, and physiology, as well as comprehensive sports facilities, ensuring a rich learning environment.

Tuition Fee Breakdown

National Fee: £9,535 per year
International Fee: £17,000 per year

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Syllabus

The curriculum is designed to provide a thorough understanding of sports coaching, divided across three years:

Year 1:
- Introduction to Coaching Practice
- Introduction to Coaching Sports Performance
- Introduction to Critical Thinking for Sports Research
- Introduction to Organisation and Administration of Sport and Physical Activity
- Introduction to Sport, Physical Activity and Healthy Lifestyles
- Introduction to Sports Coaching
Year 2:
- Facilitating Learning in Coaching
- Managing Health Behaviour Change Through Sport and Physical Activity
- Performance Analysis and Assessment in Coaching
- Research Methods
- The Coaching Process
- Working with Diverse Populations
Year 3:
- Coach Learning and Education
- Dissertation
- Performance Analysis and Programming in Coaching
- Professional Practice and Work Placement
- Managing Health-Based Programmes in Sport and Physical Activity
- Managing Wellbeing in the Sports Workforce

Careers with Sports Coaching

Graduates of the Sports Coaching programme find themselves well-prepared for diverse roles within the sports sector. Alumni have successfully secured positions such as Elite Performance Coach, Community Coach, Sports Coach in Education, Performance Analyst, and Strength and Conditioning Coach. Many also pursue further studies or teaching qualifications, enhancing their career prospects in education and coaching.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Sport, Physical Activity and Health

Sport, Equity and Welfare

Sport Policy and Development

Critical Thinking for Sports Research

Coaching Pedagogy

Strength and Conditioning

Doing Real World Sports Research

Applied Issues in Coaching Pedagogy

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-14 00:00:00

Language

English

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78

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59

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OTE

120

IELTS

6

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Credits

360 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Ormskirk, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Sports Management Coaching Sport and Exercise Science View 587 other Bachelors in Sport and Exercise Science in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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105

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78

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59

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120

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6

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Other requirements

General requirements

UCAS Code:C610

Typical offer of 104-112 UCAS Tariff points, preferably to include Physical Education, Sports Coaching, Sports Performance or a Science subject.

A Level: BCC-BBC;

BTEC Extended Diploma (or combination of BTEC QCF qualifications): Distinction, Merit, Merit (DMM);

T Level: Overall grade of Merit;

International Baccalaureate (IB): We are happy to accept IB qualifications which achieve the required number of UCAS Tariff points. Subject-specific requirements at Higher Level (HL) Grade 5 may apply;

Access to Higher Education Diploma: 45 credits at Level 3, for example 9 credits at Distinction and 36 credits at Merit or 15 credits at Distinction and 30 credits at Merit. The required total can be attained from various credit combinations.

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

17000 GBP / year

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Citizens or residents

9535 GBP / year

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Living costs

Ormskirk

United Kingdom

500 - 750 GBP / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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