Overview

The Sports Coaching (Hons) course at Edinburgh Napier University will help you to become a modern professional coach with an understanding of how sports science principles apply to athletic performance and helps athletes reach their potential and indeed their goals.

Quick Facts:

There is a strong emphasis on the practical application of theoretical knowledge. You'll gain the independent study habits, academic and employability skills and deliver volunteer coaching opportunities that will develop your knowledge and skills as and apply them into applied, real life, coaching situations. There is the opportunity to undertake a work placement as part of this course.

Careers

A BSc in Sports Coaching at Edinburgh Napier University opens various career opportunities in the sports industry, education, health and fitness sectors, research, and more.

This multidisciplinary and professional degree not only sets you up for a successful career in industry, but you’ll also be well-placed for postgraduate study in a variety of disciplines which could include applied sport science, clinical exercise science/physiology, physiotherapy, health and social care, or research. You could also pursue further specialisations in areas like sports psychology or strength and conditioning.

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Anatomy and Physiology in Sport and Exercise Science

Application of Science to Sport and Exercise

Exercise Training

Healthy Lives

Skill Acquisition

Current Issues in Sporting Performance

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months
Part-time
- 72 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-07 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-14 00:00:00

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

80

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PTE Academic

56

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IELTS

6

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Credits

480 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Edinburgh, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Sports Management Coaching Sport and Exercise Science View 121 other Bachelors in Coaching 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

TOEFL^® IBT

80

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56

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IELTS

6

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General requirements

Standard Entry Requirement: BBBC including Biology or Human Biology or Chemistry or Physics or PE or Psychology at Grade C. National 5 C in Maths (excluding Applications of Maths). Higher Applications of Maths can be accepted in lieu of National 5 Maths.

Minimum Offer Entry Requirement: BCCC including Biology or Human Biology or Chemistry or Physics or PE or Psychology at Grade C. National 5 C in Maths (excluding Applications of Maths). Higher Applications of Maths can be accepted in lieu of National 5 Maths.

A Level: CCC including Biology or Human Biology or Chemistry or Physics or Psychology or PE / GCSE Grade C/4 in Maths.

BTEC (QCF) Extended Diploma Level 3: Minimum grades MMM (Merit, Merit, Merit) in a related subject / GCSE Grade C/4 in Maths.

BTEC (QCF) National Diploma Level 3 plus A Level: Minimum grades MM (Merit, Merit) in a related subject.

A Level grade C / GCSE Grade C/4 in Maths.

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

20310 GBP / year

≈ 20310 GBP / year
Domestic Applies to you

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Citizens or residents

1820 GBP / year

≈ 1820 GBP / year

Additional Details

England, Wales, Northern Ireland, and Republic of Ireland: £9,535

Living costs

Edinburgh

United Kingdom

725 - 1167 GBP / month

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

Funding

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