(Hons) Sports Coaching with Physical Education Bucks New University

Overview

You could be teaching or mentoring young people, inspiring older people or people with disabilities to engage in physical activity or polishing the performance of top-level athletes. Our  (Hons) Sports Coaching with Physical Education  programme at  Bucks New University is unique to us and offers you the chance to gain exciting career opportunities both locally and nationally.

We make full use of combined industry and academic knowledge and the experience of our dedicated staff and partnerships to give you a cutting-edge and future-ready learning experience.

Why study at Buckinghamshire New University?

• By studying this course with us, you’ll have the opportunity to look at athlete development and analysis when spending time in our state-of-the-art Human Performance Laboratory.
• You’ll be given the opportunity to gain externally recognised coaching qualifications in a variety of sports as well as gain work experience within local schools, colleges, sports clubs and societies, subject to a successful DBS check.

• Here at BNU, we always encourage you to get as much industry experience as possible. Our strong links with industry partners will enable you to seek volunteering and paid work opportunities. This, along with our practical approach to the course, will give you a deeper understanding of the professional environment and type of career that awaits you beyond graduation.

What are my career prospects?

Throughout your time with us we’ll support you on the route to your chosen career. We’ll help you to develop crucial skills, encouraging you to become enterprising, employable and good leaders. We also help you find employment after graduation. Have a look at our Careers and Employability pages to find out more.

Many of our graduates go on to have careers as a PE Teacher, work in education or sports coaching and contribute greatly to society using the skills they gained on this specialism. Some students also enter community work or pursue other sports-related careers after graduation, and your career prospects are exciting.