Overview

Sport Coaching from The University of the West Indies will offer basics for coaches in Sports in general. Functional Anatomy and relevant Physiology for coaches will form the basis for their learning of more applied aspects like Sports Nutrition and Biomechanics. Origins and Growth of Modern Sport 1850 - 1946 and Sports Ethics should root them in the local culture and practice. Communication in the Workplace and Statistics should empower them to deal with players and the media. All of this will be done while instilling Principles of Coaching in general, with options to focus on Sports of their interest later on.

Careers

The BSc in Sport Coaching programme seeks to target persons who are currently working in any of the numerous areas in coaching, non-governmental organizations, educational institutions, private entities and other individuals, including school leavers with an interest in the field.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Sport Coaching

Sport Coaching and Learning

Exercise Physiology

Motor Control & Motor Learning

Sport and Exercise Nutrition

Key information

Duration

Part-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-02 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-07-31 00:00:00

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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Credits

93 alternative credits

Delivered

Blended

Campus Location

Kingston, Jamaica

Disciplines

Coaching Sport and Exercise Science

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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

IELTS

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Other requirements

General requirements

All persons entering the B.Sc. Sport Coaching programme must have a minimum of five passes thus:

Mathematics and English Language from either or both of the following examination bodies: General Certificate of Education, Ordinary level (GCE O’Level) Grades A, B or C or Caribbean Secondary Education Certificate (CSEC) General Proficiency Level 1 or 2, General Proficiency Level 3 after 1998.

Two subjects from either or both of the following examination bodies. General Certificate of Education, Advanced Level (GCE A’ Level) Grades A, B, C, D, or E. Caribbean Advanced Proficiency Examination (CAPE) Units 1 & 2 of each course. Grades 1- 5

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Tuition Fees

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3185 USD / year

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3185 USD / year

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Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

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