Overview

The university hasshaped a degree to give you the skills, experiences and networks that can thrust you to the forefront of coaching practice. It’s a programme rooted in applied practice – ensuring that you have plenty of opportunities to turn academic theory into action, with vocational experiences in the real world of professional and amateur sport.

Future careers

The Sports Coaching and Performance (Hons) course from The University of Lancashire can put you on the road to professional practice – with the skills, experience and know-how to pursue a future in performance coaching.

This is a degree programme built around the key concepts and components of the profession – it’s made to get you into work. At every turn, we’ll encourage you to apply the theory in real-life situations and settings

Accreditation

This course is aligned with the Entry and General Management professional standards outlined by CIMSPA, the professional development body for the UK's sport and physical activity sector. This course is endorsed by leading professional body UK Coaching, who aim to make lasting improvements to coaching in the UK - from grass-roots through to elite performance levels.

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Understanding Sport Coaching and Pedagogy

Developing the Performer

Brain, Body and Behaviour: Psychology and Skill Acquisition

Sport Industry Experience

Applied Performance Analysis in Sport Coaching

Skill Acquisition for Sport Coaching

Developing Talent

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months
Part-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-29 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-13 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

360 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Preston, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Coaching Sport and Exercise Science View 588 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.

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Other requirements

General requirements

104-112 points at A2

BTEC Extended Diploma: DMM

BTEC Diploma: D*D*

Pass Access Course: 112 UCAS Points

International Baccalaureate Diploma: Pass including 112 points from Higher Level Subjects

T Level: M

GCSEs: 5 at grade C/4 including Maths and English or equivalent

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

18750 GBP / year

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Citizens or residents

9790 GBP / year

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Additional Details

UK £1,955 for the placement year

Living costs

Preston

United Kingdom

751 - 1425 GBP / month

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