Sports Coaching and Performance (Hons) Ulster University

Overview

Sports Coaching and Performance (Hons) degree offered at Ulster University aims to develop the thinking of those who would like to pursue a career in the sports industry. We will challenge your thinking of the coaching process and how theory applies in practice. The specific areas taught in this programme are; sports coaching, performance analysis, teaching, sports development, sport and exercise science, athlete monitoring and/or management.

By the end of the year you will be able to;

• Demonstrate and understand the roles and qualities of a coach.

• Prepare, plan, deliver and evaluate effective coaching sessions for a range of sporting populations.

• Demonstrate an ability to reflect upon the coaching practice of oneself and others

• Be able to articulate an understanding of coach development structures.

• Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of theoretical principles of athlete development.

Career opportunities:

There are numerous opportunities for you to progress either within Ulster or at another institution. Students who have completed their BSc (Hons) Sports Coaching and Performance degree have completed PGCE or Masters Study in a number of disciplines such as MSc Sports Coaching and Performance, MSc Sport and Exercise Psychology, MSc Sport and Exercise Nutrition, MSc Strength and Conditioning all offered within the School of Sport and Exercise Science or initiated research by applying for an MPhil or DPhil.

With this degree you could become:

• Development Coach

• Fitness Instructor

• Physical education Teacher

• Personal trainer

• Professional athlete

• Strength and Conditioning Coach

• Sports Marketing