Sports Coaching Science (with a Placement Year) (Hons) St Mary's University, Twickenham, London

Overview

The Sports Coaching Science (with a Placement Year) (Hons) at St Mary's University, Twickenham, London offers an in-depth exploration of the coaching process, skill acquisition, and performance analysis. This comprehensive programme is designed to help students tackle real-world sporting challenges through a blend of theoretical knowledge and practical application. By choosing this pathway, you will engage with various scientific disciplines to enhance athletic performance and coaching efficacy.

Students benefit from a curriculum that balances core scientific principles with hands-on experience. The inclusion of a dedicated placement year allows you to apply your academic learning within professional sporting environments, schools, or clubs.

Why Sports Coaching Science (with a Placement Year) (Hons) at St Mary's University, Twickenham, London?

The university maintains an exceptional reputation for sport, providing students with access to world-class facilities including fitness suites, specialised laboratories, and strength and conditioning centres. You will be taught by expert lecturers who are active in diverse fields of sports science and coaching. The institution's strong relationships with national and local organisations ensure high-quality placement opportunities that provide genuine insight into the industry.

Tuition Fee Breakdown

• International fee: GBP 17100 per year
• National fee: GBP 9535 per year

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Syllabus

The curriculum covers a broad range of scientific and pedagogical topics. Modules may include:

Year 1

• Coaching Process
• Research
• Sport Psychology and Skill Acquisition
• Physiology of Exercise
• Field Based Movement Techniques
• Biomechanics

Year 2

• Skill Acquisition
• Research Methods
• Notational Analysis
• Physiology of Health, Exercise and Performance
• Social Psychology of Sport
• Sports Biomechanics

Year 4

• Research Project
• Coaching in the Workplace
• Annual Planning
• Applied Sport and Exercise Physiology
• Applied Sport Psychology
• Performance Analysis

Careers with Sports Coaching Science (with a Placement Year) (Hons)

Graduates are well-prepared for a variety of professional roles within the global sports industry. The programme develops essential transferable skills such as adaptability, communication, and attention to detail, which are highly valued by employers. Many students progress into careers in professional sports coaching, performance analysis, and coach education.

The degree also provides a strong foundation for those interested in teaching or management roles within sports organisations. By completing the placement year, graduates often find themselves at a competitive advantage, with some securing graduate positions directly through their placement hosts. The university's career services provide ongoing support for progression into performance coaching and elite sport environments.