Do you love the thrill and challenge of video gaming? Are you keen to turn your gaming skills into a rewarding career in the rapidly emerging esports industry? This first-of-its-kind BSc (Hons) in Esports Coaching and Performance distance learning course is for you. Designed and delivered in partnership with IFoEC Ltd – the training partner of the International Federation of Esports Coaches – it's an essential next step if you want to set yourself apart as an esports coach. You'll: - Use theory, research and practical experience to understand how esports coaching helps players achieve peak gaming performance, across different games, platforms and levels of play - Be taught by lecturers with esports coaching experience and links to the industry - Learn how to work with individual gamers, shotcallers, stacks and multi-player teams, and run an esports coaching organisation of your own - Receive student membership to the International Federation of Esports Coaches with access to events, mentoring and its online community, helping you build a professional network and get involved in esports research - Get experience on a work-based learning placement in the esports sector - You'll also have the chance to do a sandwich year working in an established esports organisation, setting up your own esports business, or studying esports performance overseas. When you graduate, you'll be ready to make an impact in the pro gaming world as a professional esports coach, within competitive organisations, with league developers, as a freelance coach or consultant, or by running your own teams. **What you'll experience** On this course, you'll: - Gain in-depth knowledge and understanding of coaching and performance in esports that will set you apart in the industry - Build learning and development experiences across genres, including MOBA, FPS and strategy games - Develop your communication and leadership skills, essential for an esports coach - Put what you learn into practice using our ties to competitive and non-competitive esports organisations - Become a student member of the International Federation of Esports Coaches, with the opportunity to build an esports industry network and take part in esports research projects - Support coaches and others responsible for creating esports performance environments, contributing to the growth of the industry, allowing for more diversity and inclusion, and raising the bar for performance - Be able to pursue specialist qualifications that match your career aspirations in areas such as safeguarding children, learning disability awareness and autism awareness - Be eligible to earn the International Federation of Esports Coaches Level 5 Award qualification once you graduate

Year 1 Core modules Introduction to Esports Foundations of Esports Coaching Introduction to Sport and Exercise Psychology There are no optional modules in this year. Year 2 Core modules Esports Performance Principles of Skill Acquisition Psychology of Sport and Exercise Applied Esports Coaching Preparing Research, Innovation or Enterprise Projects Work-Based Learning There are no optional modules in this year. Year 3 Core modules Project Applied Skill Acquisition Professional Practice in Sports Psychology Strategic Esports Development Professional Development There are no optional modules in this year.

You'll be assessed through: Practical assessments Client reports Video submissions Blogs Infographics Essays Portfolios Presentations You’ll be able to test your skills and knowledge informally before you do assessments that count towards your final mark. You can get feedback on all practice and formal assessments so you can improve in the future.

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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.

Course code: C614

Institution code: P80

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The following entry points are available for this course:

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We welcome applications for advanced entry. If you’d like to apply for advanced entry, you need to select the required year when you complete your application.

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Test	Grade	AdditionalDetails
IELTS (Academic)		English language proficiency at a minimum of IELTS band 6.0 with no component score below 5.5.

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**Undergraduate fees for 2022 entry will be available shortly.** For more information about fees, go to port.ac.uk/ug-tuition-fees

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