Sports Coaching with Physical Education

Practical Application

This course combines sport coaching theory with practical experience, helping you apply learning in real-world coaching environments. You'll take part in hands-on coaching sessions and benefit from links with organisations including Bisham Abbey National Sports Centre, Wycombe Wanderers, Reading Rockets Basketball and Leap, providing valuable insight into contemporary coaching practice.

Focus on Inclusive and Adaptive Coaching

You'll explore coaching approaches that support participants from a wide range of backgrounds, abilities and needs, helping you develop the skills required to deliver inclusive and effective coaching.

Performance Analysis and Monitoring

The course develops your ability to evaluate sporting performance through technical and tactical analysis, fitness testing and performance monitoring techniques. You'll learn to apply evidence-based approaches that support athlete development and performance improvement.

Get Involved

As part of the BNU community, you'll have opportunities to engage with a wide range of Students' Union activities, societies, sports clubs, events and trips. You'll also have opportunities to gain externally recognised coaching qualifications and relevant work experience with schools, colleges and sports organisations, subject to a successful DBS check.

What Will I Study?

This course introduces you to performance sport and explores the scientific principles, research methods and coaching techniques used to enhance performance. It provides a strong foundation for careers in sports coaching, performance sport and related postgraduate study.

You'll study topics including coaching practice, performance analysis and athlete development, with opportunities to gain practical experience and industry-recognised coaching qualifications. Work experience opportunities with schools, colleges, sports clubs and community organisations help prepare you for employment in the sector.

The first year is shared with other sport courses, giving you the opportunity to explore different areas of sport before deciding whether to continue on your course or transfer to another sport-related degree pathway.

Sport at Buckinghamshire New University

Whether you're aiming to compete at a high level or simply remain active, BNU offers a wide range of sporting opportunities. Through the Students' Union and the Big Deal initiative, you can access sports clubs, competitions, fitness activities and recreational sport opportunities.

BNU also supports talented athletes through TASS and performance sport partnerships, including collaborations with Wycombe District Swimming Club and Reading Rockets Basketball, helping students combine sporting ambitions with higher education.

What Facilities Can I Use?

Our Human Performance, Exercise and Wellbeing Centre includes the Human Performance Lab and Sports and Wellbeing Clinic, providing access to specialist facilities used in sport and exercise science.

Facilities include a three-lane indoor running track, 3D motion-capture technology and advanced body composition and performance analysis equipment. These resources help you develop practical skills in performance testing, athlete monitoring, injury prevention and rehabilitation.

You'll also have access to the Gateway Gym at our High Wycombe campus, offering modern fitness facilities, expert support and student membership rates.

At Bucks New University, you'll benefit from career-focused teaching, hands-on learning and a supportive community that helps you thrive throughout your degree and beyond.

You'll learn from lecturers with industry experience, gain practical skills in professional-standard facilities and receive personalised support through smaller class sizes. Beyond your course, The Big Deal gives every student free access to sports clubs, societies, fitness facilities, social events, trips, volunteering opportunities and career-boosting workshops. It's Bucks way of helping you discover new interests, meet like-minded people, build your CV and make the most of university life – all without paying extra membership fees.

Whether you're preparing for your future career, growing your confidence or looking for an unforgettable student experience, Bucks offers the opportunities and support to help you achieve your goals.