Overview

This Sports Coaching and Development (Hons) course from The University of Lancashire will teach you how to improve performance at all levels, from beginners to top athletes.

This Sport Coaching degree helps you develop the practical coaching, leadership and performance skills needed to work across sport and physical activity. You’ll make a positive impact on people's lives, whether you're helping them to live healthier lives or compete in elite sport.

You'll apply the latest sports coaching methods and learn valuable leadership skills. This will help you to motivate and guide others. You can specialise in an area that matches your interests, such as coaching, performance analysis or talent development.

What you'll do

Learn in interactive workshops and complete coursework-based assessments, which often mirror real sport coaching responsibilities.

Gain professional body coaching qualifications as part of your degree, supporting your career when you graduate.

You can choose to specialise in areas that interest you, from performance analysis to helping to run community health initiatives.

Accreditation

This course is aligned with the Entry and General Management professional standards outlined by CIMSPA, the professional development body for the UK's sport and physical activity sector. This course is endorsed by leading professional body UK Coaching, who aim to make lasting improvements to coaching in the UK - from grass-roots through to elite performance levels.

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Sport Industry Experience

Applied Performance Analysis in Sport Coaching

Skill Acquisition for Sport Coaching

Developing Talent

Project Realisation

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-28 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-13 00:00:00

Language

English

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PTE Academic

61

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IELTS

6

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Credits

360 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Preston, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Coaching Sport and Exercise Science View 125 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

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105

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61

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IELTS

6

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Other requirements

General requirements

104-112 points at A2

BTEC Extended Diploma: DMM

BTEC Diploma: D*D*

Pass Access Course: 112 UCAS Points

International Baccalaureate Diploma: Pass including 112 points from Higher Level Subjects

T Level: M

GCSEs: 5 at grade C/4 including Maths and English or equivalent

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Tuition Fees

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18750 GBP / year

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Citizens or residents

9790 GBP / year

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Living costs

Preston

United Kingdom

751 - 1425 GBP / month

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

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