Sport Coaching BSc (Hons)

Course Content

• Course Details

  The coaching process, pedagogy, developing your own coaching philosophy, coaching styles, effective coaching approaches, long term athlete development and comprehensive planning/needs analysis are at the core of our Sport Coaching degree. As well as performance analysis, coaching theory and work placement modules.

  Sports Coaching students can then select from the remaining optional modules to specialise and focus their programme towards their intended career goals, Modules in areas such as; Sports Development, Sport and Society, Fitness Training and Sport Psychology.

  To develop your applied skills, you complete a minimum of 120 hours of work-based learning in your second year and third year of the sports coaching degree, so you have many opportunities to apply ideas from the course and build the skills that employers look for. This Sports Coaching course has strong links with many local and national organisations, clubs and bodies.

  Watch what our students have to say about BSc Sport Coaching in this video.

  • Stage 1
    • SPO1024 Introduction to Sport and Exercise Psychology (20 Credits)
    • SPO1038 The Social Context of Sport and Exercise (20 Credits)
    • SPO1039 How to be Successful at University (20 Credits)
    • SPO1075 Sport Coaching Practice (20 Credits)
    • SPO1042  Sport Coaching Science (20 Credits)
    • SPO1057 Introduction to Motor Learning and Skill Acquisition (20 Credits)

    All modules in Stage 1 are compulsory.

  • Stage 2
    • SPO2018 Sport Research Methods (20 Credits)
    • SPO2079 Developing Professional Practice (20 Credits)
    • SPO2080 Sport Pedagogy in Context (20 Credits)
    • SPO2046 Performance Analysis Techniques (20 Credits)
    • SPO2048 The Developing Athlete (20 Credits)
    • SPO2020 Fitness Training Methods (20 Credits)
    • SPO2057 Psychology of Sport Performance (20 Credits) (Designated)

    All modules in Stage 2 are compulsory unless otherwise stated.

    Optional Placement Year

    • SPO2050 Sport Optional Placement Year (20 Credits) (Designated)
  • Stage 3
    • SPO4001 Dissertation (20 Credits)
    • SPO3044 Creating Performance Coaching Environments (20 Credits)
    • SPO3064 Performance Analysis Applications (20 Credits)
    • SPO3062 Team and Group Dynamics in Sport (20 Credits)
    • SPO3070 Social Welfare Issues in Sport (20 Credits) (Designated)
    • SPO3075 Advanced Professional Practice (20 Credits) (Designated)

    All modules in Stage 3 are compulsory unless otherwise stated.

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• Student Perks

  At the University of Northampton, everything we do, from funded trips to paid internships, is to give you everything you need to make a difference when you leave.

  If you join this full time Sports Coaching degree at Northampton, you will receive a laptop when your course begins*. The laptops are built to a bespoke custom specification ideal for use in the seminar room, collaborative group work or studying at home.

  Whatever your ambitions, we’re here to help you to achieve them. We’ll support you to identify the skills you’re learning during your sports coaching university course, find your strengths and secure practical experience so that when it comes to applying for jobs or further study you’ll feel confident in standing out from the crowd. We’ve created the Northampton Employment Promise because we are so confident that if you focus on your studies and complete one of our awards you’ll be highly employable by the time you graduate. Putting you in a great position to secure employment or continue your studies.

  To check out the full list of perks, visit our Student Perks page or dedicated International Perks page.

  *UK fee payers only (see Terms and Conditions for further details).

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• Integrated Foundation Year (IFY)

  The Integrated Foundation Year (IFY) offers a new and exciting route into studying for a sports degree, attracting ambitious and driven students who are willing to learn and advance.

  If you have non-standard qualifications or do not quite meet the admissions requirements we can offer you a fantastic opportunity to study a four year programme which includes an Integrated Foundation Year. The Integrated Foundation Year will help you develop the theoretical/practical and academic skills you need, in order to successfully progress to the full award.

  Our four-year courses will enable you to successfully follow the degree pathway of your choice while gaining essential study skills. The foundation year of your chosen degree will be studied on a full-time basis and is aimed at supporting the transition to higher education. Years two, three and four are then studied as a standard degree programme.

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• FAQs

  Will I have access to specialist sports facilities on campus?

  Sports Zone at Waterside is home to a multi-use sports dome suitable for a variety of sports, including football, badminton and netball. The facilities include two sports performance labs, a pair of teaching rooms and changing rooms. In addition, there also are three outdoor multi-use games areas and floodlit full-size all-weather sports pitch. The sports dome is used for teaching, research and recreational activities.

  Will I have the opportunity to go on placement during the sports coaching degree?

  You complete a minimum of 120 hours of work-based learning in your second year and have the option to complete a further 120 hours in your final year as part of your studies, so you have many opportunities to apply ideas from the course and build the skills that employers look for.

  An optional placement year between years 2 and 3 is also available.

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