From grassroots initiatives developing the next generation of athletes to training elite sportspeople on the world stage – sports development and coaching requires well qualified graduates who truly understand the challenges and ever evolving nature of the field.
Study the sciences that underpin sport – physiology, sociology, psychology and biomechanics – and gain a comprehensive understanding of sport coaching, social policy, sport development and social issues in sport and exercise more generally as you progress through this fascinating and hands-on degree.
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From grassroots initiatives developing the next generation of athletes to training elite sportspeople on the world stage – sports development and coaching requires well qualified graduates who truly understand the challenges and ever evolving nature of the field.<br/><br/>Study the sciences that underpin sport – physiology, sociology, psychology and biomechanics – and gain a comprehensive understanding of sport coaching, social policy, sport development and social issues in sport and exercise more generally as you progress through this fascinating and hands-on degree.<br/><br/>Sport is an expansive industry, which is why this programme has been designed to reflect this diverse and changing employment market to incorporate coaching, service provision, duty of care, as well as personal and community development. <br/><br/>Practical activities and work placements will enable you to contextualise theory to real life applications – including volunteering with the Active Schools programme – and prepare for National Governing Body or industry qualifications and employment in sport. <br/><br/>This course scored an incredible 100% for Overall Student Satisfaction in the 2020 National Student Survey.<br/><br/>Abertay is widely regarded as THE place to come for high quality teaching. But dont take our word for it:<br/><br/><br/>- UK University of the Year for Teaching Quality (The Times/Sunday Times Good University Guide 2021).<br/><br/><br/>- Top 10 in the UK for Student Satisfaction with Teaching, Course and Feedback (Guardian University Guide 2021).<br/><br/><br/>- UK Top 10 for Student Satisfaction (National Student Survey 2020).<br/>
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Course Details
Information
Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
4 Years
Start Date
08/09/2025
Campus
Abertay Campus
Application deadline
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
C603
Institution Code
A30
Points of Entry
Year 1, Year 2, Year 3
Scottish HigherB,B,B,C To include Biology, Chemistry, Physics, PE or Maths at B International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme27 To include Biology, Chemistry, Physics, PE or Maths at S5 or H4 Entry into Year with 34 Points to include Sports, Exercise and Health Science and Biology or Chemistry or Physics plus one other Higher Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)MMM Sport Sport and Exercise Sciences Entry into Year 2 with D*DD Sport or Sport & Exercise Sciences Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)H3,H3,H3,H3 To include Biology, Chemistry, Physics, PE or Maths HNC (BTEC)M Entry into Year 2 with HNC (BTEC) Sport Scottish Advanced HigherA,B,B Entry into Year 2 to include PE and Biology or Chemistry or Physics Scottish HNCPass Entry into Year 2 with an HNC in one of the following:- Coaching & Developing Sport - Graded Unit B Fitness, Health & Exercise - Graded Unit B Next Gen Physical Activity & Health - Graded Unit M Professional Golf - Graded Unit B Entry into Year 1 with an HNC in one of the following:- Applied Science - Graded Unit B Soft Tissue Therapy - Graded Unit B Sport & Hospitality Management - Graded Unit B Sport & Recreation Management - Graded Unit B Sport Therapy - Graded Unit B HND (BTEC)M Entry into Year 3 with HND (BTEC) Sport Scottish HNDPass Entry into Year 3 with an HND in one of the following:- Applied Sport Science - Graded Unit B Coaching & Developing Sport - Graded Units BB Fitness, Health & Exercise - Graded Unit b Football, Coaching & Development - Graded Units BB Professional Golf - Graded Unit B Entry into Year 2 with an HND in one of the following:- Sport & Hospitality Management - Graded Units BB Sport & Recreation Management - Graded Unit B Sport Therapy - Graded Unit B Entry into Year 1 with HND Applied Science - Graded Unit B A levelC,C,C To include Biology, Chemistry, Physics, PE or Maths, Sport Science and Active Leisure Industry Entry into Year 2 with ABB to include PE and Biology or Chemistry or Physics T LevelPass (C and above) in Core Component. Health Healthcare Science Science |
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Region | Costs | Academic Year | Year |
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Scotland | £1,820 | 2024/25 | Year 1 |
England, Northern Ireland, Wales, Republic of Ireland | £9,250 | 2024/25 | Year 1 |
EU, International | £15,000 | 2024/25 | Year 1 |