Sports Coaching and Education Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)

COURSE OVERVIEW

Our Sports Coaching and Education BA (Hons) is a dynamic and interdisciplinary sports coaching degree that integrates the fields of coaching, sport and education. Designed to prepare you for a wide range of careers, this course explores how sport can support learning, development and wellbeing across schools, communities and performance environments.

The curriculum blends theoretical knowledge with practical coaching experience, helping you develop the skills needed to support athletes, students and communities through sport and physical activity.

You will explore topics such as:

* Coaching theory and practical coaching methods

* Teaching and learning in sport and education settings

* Sport development and community coaching

* Leadership, communication and inclusive coaching practice

This sports coaching course also offers a route to progress into qualified teacher training, making it a strong option if you are interested in pursuing a physical education degree pathway or teaching career. It also provides a strong foundation for students considering how to become a sports coach, preparing you for roles across sport and education, including sports development, community coaching and learning support.

Studying this sports coaching degree in Birmingham will help you develop the practical experience, professional knowledge and sports coaching qualifications valued across the sector, supporting your progression into coaching roles that promote participation, athlete development and performance in sport.

WHY CHOOSE THIS COURSE?

* NO EXAMS – If you are not keen on exams, this course is for you. Unlike many degrees in this field, you will have no written exams during or at the end of the course and will be assessed through practical assessments and coursework only

* WORK EXPERIENCE – Students have the opportunity to gain experience in a number of different settings, including schools, colleges, local community groups and sports clubs

* SPECIALISE YOUR STUDIES – We work with you to provide experiences suited to your career goals, allowing you to explore roles within both sport and education sectors

* TOP FOR STUDENT SATISFACTION - We came third in the UK for overall student satisfaction among universities in the National Student Survey 2026 (when taking the average score for student satisfaction for each of the 26 questions in the NSS)

FACILITIES

Students on our sports courses at University College Birmingham have access to a wide range of excellent facilities. Our campus features our dedicated Human Performance Laboratory, cutting-edge gym and sports injury and massage clinics, while you also have access to the state-of-the-art facilities at nearby Avery Fields, thanks to our partnership with local rugby club Bournville RFC.

CAREERS AND PROGRESSION

* Primary school teacher

* Secondary school teacher (physical education)

* Further education teacher

* Community sports coach

* Sports development officer

* Learning mentor

You could also progress onto a PGCE or one of our other postgraduate courses at University College Birmingham.

Please refer to our website www.ucb.ac.uk for the latest updates to this course