Physical Education and Sports Coaching (Hons) York St John University

Overview

The focus of the Physical Education and Sports Coaching (Hons) program at York St John University is on supporting all students towards the planning and delivery of effective, engaging and fully inclusive lessons/and sessions that promote enjoyment and lifelong participation in sport for all.

This course balances academic theory with more practical learning. As your theoretical knowledge grows your coaching practice will develop along with it. Alongside modules about the science of human movement, you will also study sport from social, ethical and historical perspectives. You will explore the impact sport has on people’s lives as well as on their bodies. This will allow you to go into your career with a more rounded view of how sport can benefit individuals and society.

The academic staff who teach on this course are both experienced industry professionals and active researchers. This means that your learning is relevant and informed by the latest thinking. By joining us you will be part of our vibrant research environment and help push the boundaries of what we know and understand about sport. You will investigate contentious issues concerning:

• The impact of perfectionism
• Bullying and gambling in sport
• How money impacts the personal lives of professional sportspeople

This course can be studied as a 3 year BSc (Hons) or as a 4 year MSci. If you choose the 4 year option you will graduate with a Masters level qualification. You can make this choice at any point during your degree.

Career

This course is ideal if your ambition is to become a Physical Education teacher at either primary or secondary level.

This degree could be the first step toward your career in:

• Teaching
• Coaching
• Outdoor education
• Sport management
• Personal training
• Youth work