Course Summary

This course is designed to prepare students for 21st century employment within the Sports and Leisure sector in a wide range of sport exercise and coaching industries aiming to work with a range of athletes from grass roots to professional / graduate training programmes. The course enables contemporary issues to be incorporated into learning and reflecting the complex environment that we live in. In addition, students will have the opportunity to develop skills such as those of analysis, evaluation, critical argument alongside problem solving and communication skills. Studies will include the principles and practices for training, performance analysis, how to use sport as a catalyst for change within communities, and how to manage projects aimed at increasing physical activity and sport participation. In addition the course includes practical experience in real-world settings, from group coaching to individual performance development, ensuring you graduate as a confident and independent professional.

Course Details - Modules

Level 4: Sports Coaching Science and Performance and Sports and Exercise Science Introduction to Research & Academic Skills (2 Credits) Principles of Inclusive Sports & Coaching (20 Credits) Foundations of Human Movement (20 Credits) Psychology of Sport, Exercise & Physical Activity (20 Credits) Physiology of Sport, Exercise & Physical Activity (20 Credits) Physical Activity, Health & Lifestyle (20 Credits) Level 5: Research Methods (20 Credits) Coaching Psychology for Performance (20 Credits) Strength and Conditioning (20 Credits) Biomechanics (20 Credits) Performance Analysis (20 Credits) Coaching Pedagogy & Practice (20 Credits)

Course Details – Assessment Method

A range of assessment methods will be used including presentations, practical assessments, reports, essays, examinations, poster presentation and interventions. The assessment methods are designed for students to utilised relevant skills to aid in future employment or further study. Formative assessment which is used for development, includes online tasks, Q&A, group discussions in lessons and research tasks to develop academic reading and writing skills.

Course Details – Professional Bodies

Professional Bodies are not listed for this Course.

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: SCSP

Institution code: S20

Campus Name: Bournville College

Campus code:

Points of Entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

Year 1

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

56 UCAS points from a minimum of 2 A levels

56 UCAS points

A combination of points accepted equivalent to 56 UCAS points

Students with PPP and AS or other qualifications will be considered


Please click the following link to find out more about qualification requirements for this course

Minimum Qualification Requirements

Minimum Further Information are not listed for this Course.

English language requirements

Test Grade AdditionalDetails

GCSE English grade 4 or above and Maths at grade 3 or above, or an equivalent Level 2 Functional Skills qualification at level 2 in English and Maths are required

Unistats information

Student satisfaction : 0%

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

Go onto work and study: 0%

Fees and funding

EU 6165.0 Year 1
England 6165.0 Year 1
Northern Ireland 6165.0 Year 1
Scotland 6165.0 Year 1
Wales 6165.0 Year 1
Channel Islands 6165.0 Year 1
Republic of Ireland 6165.0 Year 1
International 7500.0 Year 1

Additional Fee Information

There is an opportunity to undertake some coaching badges to support employment, however, studnts will need to fund these themselves. Prices vary depending on the sport. Please contact the team for more information.

Provider information

High Street Deritend
Digbeth
Address3 are not listed for this Course.
Birmingham
B5 5SU

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