Course Summary

This course equips coaches with the latest technology and advances in understanding in sports coaching. Our Sports Coaching course will help you to become a modern professional coach with an understanding of how sports science principles apply to athletic performance and helps athletes reach their potential and indeed their goals. There is a strong emphasis on the practical application of theoretical knowledge. You'll gain the independent study habits, academic and employability skills and deliver volunteer coaching opportunities that will develop your knowledge and skills as and apply them into applied, real life, coaching situations. Please visit our website for full course and module details.

Course Details - Modules

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Course Details – Assessment Method

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Course Details – Professional Bodies

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How to Apply

26 January This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.

Application Codes

Course code: C6R4

Institution code: E59

Campus Name: Sighthill

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Points of Entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

Year 1

Year 2

Year 3

Entry Requirements for Advanced Entry (Year 2 and Beyond)

Entry Requirements for Advanced Entry are not listed for this Course.

International applicants

Standard Qualification Requirements

Including Science: Biology/Chemistry/Physics/Psychology/PE. GCSE Grade C/4 in Maths, English & one of Biology or Chemistry or Physics or Double Award Science at Grades CC.

Including one of Biology/Chemistry/ Physics/Psychology at Grade C. Please note SQA Higher PE at Grade B will be accepted in lieu of a Science^ if studied alongside SQA Higher Maths (Minimum Grade C required). National 5 C in Maths, English and an additional Science (Biology or Chemistry or Physics). If you are eligible for an adjusted offer under our Contextual Admissions Policy, please see the ‘Minimum Qualification Requirements’ below.

Pass Access to HE Diploma in a related subject with 45 credits overall with minimum 39 Credits at Merit & 6 Distinction to include Biology or Chemistry or Physics or Psychology or PE at Level 3. Maths, English and one of Biology, Chemistry or Physics required at Level 2 or equivalent.

Award of Diploma with 27 points overall with three HL subjects at grades 6, 5, 4 including a Science^ at minimum grade 5. 4 points in SL Maths, English & Science.

Minimum grades MMM (Merit, Merit, Merit). GCSE Grade C/4 in Maths, English & Science or Double Award Science at grades CC.

Grades H2, H3, H3, H3 at Higher Level to include Biology or Human Biology or Chemistry or Physics. Grade O4 at Ordinary Level in Maths, English and Science.

^Biology, Chemistry, Physics or Psychology. Minimum Year 2 Entry Requirements HNC - Pass in a related subject* with A in the graded unit. *Sports Coaching with Development of Sport SQA Advanced Higher - BBC to include Biology A Level - BBB to include Biology Minimum Year 3 Entry Requirements HND - Pass in a related subject** with Grades AA at SCQF Level 8 in the graded units and complete a UKCC level 1 included in the HND. **Sports Coaching with Development of Sport, Games and Sports. Students with HND Sports Coaching & Development of Sport must pass the following units: Psychology of Sports Coaching OR Psychology of Sports Performance OR Psychology of Sport and Exercise OR Psychology of Exercise AND Sports Mechanics OR Mechanics for the Health and Fitness Professional OR Human Anatomy, Physiology and Biomechanics in Sport. Students with HND Games and Sports must include a Mechanics AND a Coaching based module.

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Minimum Qualification Requirements

Including Biology/Chemistry/Physics/Psychology at Grade C. Please note SQA Higher PE at Grade B will be accepted in lieu of a Science if studied alongside SQA Higher Maths (Minimum Grade C required). National 5 C in Maths, English & one of Biology, Chemistry or Physics also required. The grades listed above are our minimum entry requirements for applicants who meet our widening participation criteria. For further information about our entry requirements and our widening participation criteria as outlined within our Contextual Admissions Policy please visit our website.

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English language requirements

Test Grade AdditionalDetails
IELTS (Academic) 6.0 IELTS 6.0 overall with no component below 5.5.
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Unistats information

Student satisfaction : 0%

Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs): 0%

Go onto work and study: 0%

Fees and funding

Republic of Ireland 9250.0 Year 1
England 9250.0 Year 1
Northern Ireland 9250.0 Year 1
Wales 9250.0 Year 1
Scotland 1820.0 Year 1
EU 16425.0 Year 1
International 16425.0 Year 1

Additional Fee Information

For Tuition Fee information please visit the specific course page on our website - https://www.napier.ac.uk/study-with-us/undergraduate

Provider information

219 Colinton Road
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Edinburgh
EH14 1DJ

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