Sport Coaching & Development BSc (Hons)

Overview<br/><br/>Prepare for employment in the sports coaching and development industries with UWS’s BSc (Hons) Sport Coaching & Development programme. <br/><br/>This programme has been developed in consultation with sports industry partners to provide the knowledge and skills sought after by employers. The applied nature of this programme leaves you well-equipped to work in the promotion and development of sports, or in the teaching and coaching of sport.<br/><br/>Programme highlights<br/><br/>• Work-based learning is a key feature of this course and will help you to develop practical skills relevant to the modern sports coaching and development industries. Students have undertaken placements with a wide range of sports coaching and development organisations in Ayrshire and beyond.<br/>• The programme focuses on a broad range of topic areas and is designed to open up a large number of employment routes for graduates.<br/>• Highly qualified and experienced teaching staff are committed to providing a supportive learning environment and a flexible approach to study.<br/>• This course is based at our stunning £81 million Ayr Campus.<br/>• Throughout your studies, you will undertake various modules which will allow you to achieve CIMSPA* Professional Standards including Gym Instructor and Working with Inactive People.<br/><br/>*The Chartered Institute for the Management of Sport and Physical Activity<br/><br/>Careers<br/><br/>This programme will prepare you for a successful career in sports coaching and development. You could potentially pursue a career in the following areas:<br/><br/>• Active schools and sports development<br/>• Academia and education – including physical education teaching<br/>• Disability sports development<br/>• Facilities management or operations<br/>• National governing bodies<br/>• Sports coaching<br/>• Sport event management<br/>• Sport business ownership<br/><br/>Many graduates have gone on to complete postgraduate study, including Masters programmes and postgraduate diplomas in order to become qualified as Physical Education teachers.