Sport Coaching and Development

CCCU is 2nd in the UK for graduates in employment
Among 111 UK higher education institutions with 3,000+ graduates (HESA Graduate Outcomes 2026).

100% of our BSc (Hons) Sport Coaching Science students were in high-skilled or graduate level employment 15 months after finishing their course.
(Graduate Outcomes Survey 2025)

Turn your passion for sport into a career with a Sport Coaching and Development degree from Canterbury Christ Church University. If you want to help others improve, enjoy working with people, and want to make a difference through physical activity, this course will give you the skills and knowledge to succeed.

Learn from expert coaches and lecturers whilst training in state-of-the-art sport science labs and working with local industry partners. You’ll gain real-world experience and develop leadership, communication, and coaching skills to support all people, from beginner level to elite athletes.

What you’ll learn


• Design engaging coaching programmes that support physical activity and skill development across different age groups and abilities.



• Explore how psychology, sociology, and anatomy work together to enhance sport performance.



• Get out of the classroom through our outdoor education module and enhance your leadership skills.



• Understand the importance of data-driven coaching strategies to strengthen your industry-relevant skills.



• Learn how to tailor and adapt your coaching skills as you focus on creating innovative and inclusive sessions.



Whether you want to work in sports coaching, community sport, health promotion, or performance development, this course will prepare you for a future in an exciting and growing sector. You’ll graduate with the confidence and experience to lead, inspire, and create positive change through sport.

Accreditation
Our labs are accredited by the Chartered Association of Sport and Exercise Sciences. You’ll have access to cutting-edge equipment, including eye-tracking technology, 3D motion-capture systems, gas-analysis equipment and an altitude chamber.

University isn't just an education, it's the start of your career. At Canterbury Christ Church University (CCCU), you'll get to explore a number of exciting career paths, whatever you study.

CCCU is ranked top 5 UK university for employability (Uni Compare Rankings 2026), highlighting its excellent student careers and employability support. The university is home to career-relevant courses and industry-standard facilities. For example, film students can showcase their creativity in the fully equipped film/TV studio, forensics students can test their observational abilities in mock crime scenes, and nursing students can practice their skills in simulated hospital wards.

With a campus in a World Heritage Site, Canterbury is also less than an hour on the train from London and is buzzing with student life. You've got beautiful coast and countryside right on your doorstep, and plenty of opportunities to make friends. With CCCU's range of clubs and societies, including Tennis, Musical Theatre and Dodgeball, you're bound to meet your friends for life.

Click register interest now to secure your place at CCCU this September.