Sport Coaching

Become a sports coach who changes people’s lives. With a focus on coaching practice, sport psychology, and coaching sciences, this degree will give you the skills to evaluate sport coaching contexts and influence ethical and sustainable coaching practice.

Why study BSc (Hons) Sport Coaching at BU?


• Placement opportunities can give you practical hands-on experience as well as a fantastic chance to make professional connections



• Study abroad at one of our international partner institutions



• Optional alternative to final year dissertation project – Applied Sport Project. Working with external stakeholders, you will develop applied solutions to a practical issue or challenge faced by a sport organisation.



• Get involved in various extra-curricular opportunities: our sport and events volunteering programme (CoachBU), workshops, conferences, industry visits, field trips, volunteering, guest speakers and more



• We have strong links with some of the biggest names in the sports industry to inform our teaching and provide placement opportunities



Forge a career that you are truly passionate about. The career opportunities are diverse, ranging from working in sports, leisure, education, health and events. When you graduate from this course you will be well-placed to occupy roles in performance sport organisations, sporting national governing bodies, local authorities, schools and colleges, international sports events providers, and sports and leisure centres.

If you'd like to study by sandy beaches, breathtaking countryside and sparkling blue sea, then there is no place like BU.

All degrees at BU are designed with employability in mind. Whether you're studying Finance, Physiotherapy, Film or Archaeology, you'll have access to state-of-the-art facilities and incredible work-experience opportunities. Industry-standard equipment on campus includes genetic labs, a Sports Rehabilitation Suite, replica courtrooms and high-tech TV studios. Bournemouth University also offers the option to study abroad in the likes of Australia, India, France, China and South Africa.

Alongside a warm and welcoming student community, you'll find it easy to get settled in at BU's accommodation, with comfortable rooms, areas to socialise and budget-friendly options.

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