Sport Coaching and Development with Foundation Year BSc (Hons)

<strong>100% of our BSc (Hons) Sport Coaching Science students were in high-skilled or graduate level employment 15 months after finishing their course.</strong><br/>(Graduate Outcomes Survey 2025)<br/><br/><strong>Get ready with a foundation year and learn the foundational skills and knowledge to complete a full Honours degree. Youll be able to embark on this qualification without meeting the level 3 entry requirements, giving you the opportunity to study at degree level through this four year course.</strong><br/><br/>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.<br/><br/>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.<br/><br/><strong>What you’ll learn</strong><br/><br/><br/>• Design engaging coaching programmes that support physical activity and skill development across different age groups and abilities.<br/><br/><br/><br/>• Explore how psychology, sociology, and anatomy work together to enhance sport performance.<br/><br/><br/><br/>• Get out of the classroom through our outdoor education module and enhance your leadership skills.<br/><br/><br/><br/>• Understand the importance of data-driven coaching strategies to strengthen your industry-relevant skills.<br/><br/><br/><br/>• Learn how to tailor and adapt your coaching skills as you focus on creating innovative and inclusive sessions.<br/><br/><br/><br/>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.<br/><br/><strong>Accreditation</strong><br/>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.