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Sport Coaching BSc (Hons)

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University of the West of Scotland

United Kingdom , Paisley

Key Facts

Program Level

Bachelor

Study Type

Full Time

Delivery

On Campus

Course Code

CX6C

Campuses

Lanarkshire

Program Language

English

Start & Deadlines

Next Intake DeadlinesSeptember-2023

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Go to the official application for the university

Duration 4 year(s)

Tuition Fee

GBP 18,000 / year

Next Intake September-2023

Sport Coaching BSc (Hons)

About

UWS’s BSc (Hons) Sport Coaching will help you develop the skills and expertise required to become a professional sports coach.

This degree has been developed in partnership with sports governing bodies, sporting organisations and coaching professionals to ensure that you develop knowledge and hands-on practical experience relevant to the modern sports, health and fitness industries.

Excellent industry connections provide work-based learning opportunities and offer links to attain coaching qualifications.

Course highlights

Teaching staff are committed to providing you with supportive learning environments and a flexible approach to study
This degree is offered at UWS’s state-of-the-art Lanarkshire Campus and elements are delivered at the Emirates Arena – a world-class sports facility built for the 2014 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow and home to sport
UWS has excellent links with a number of sports organisations, including St Mirren Football Club, South Lanarkshire Leisure and Culture Trust, and Netball Scotland, who provide work-based learning opportunities

UWS’s BSc (Hons) Sport Coaching will help you develop the skills and expertise required to become a professional sports coach.

Excellent industry connections provide work-based learning opportunities and offer links to attain coaching qualifications.

Course highlights

Teaching staff are committed to providing you with supportive learning environments and a flexible approach to study
This degree is offered at UWS’s state-of-the-art Lanarkshire Campus and elements are delivered at the Emirates Arena – a world-class sports facility built for the 2014 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow and home to sport
UWS has excellent links with a number of sports organisations, including St Mirren Football Club, South Lanarkshire Leisure and Culture Trust, and Netball Scotland, who provide work-based learning opportunities

Eric Lands Top Soccer Coaching Role

UWS Sport Coaching graduate, Eric Horsburgh, has secured a top soccer coaching job in Canada.

Eric, 23, who graduated in 2016 from the University’s Hamilton Campus has immigrated to Canada and has taken-up the post of Head Coach of the Northwest Academy Centres for the Vancouver Whitecaps FC.

Before moving to Canada in 2017, Eric volunteered as a coach at the Scottish Football Association and whilst at UWS, as part of his fourth year dissertation, worked as a football analyst for Motherwell FC’s U17 academy team.

Course highlights

Teaching staff are committed to providing you with supportive learning environments and a flexible approach to study
This degree is offered at UWSs state-of-the-art Lanarkshire Campus and elements are delivered at the Emirates Arena a world-class sports facility built for the 2014 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow and home to sport
UWS has excellent links with a number of sports organisations, including St Mirren Football Club, South Lanarkshire Leisure and Culture Trust, and Netball Scotland, who provide work-based learning opportunities

Disciplines

Health & Life Sciences

Requirements

Entry Requirements

Year 1:  Applicants must have completed the Certificate of General Secondary Education plus a relevant Foundation programme or Diploma Year 2:  Community College Diploma

English Program Requirements

If you do not fall into any of the categories above you will need to provide proof of your English language ability through the International English Language Test System (IELTS) or the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL).

Duo Lingo

For 2022-23 entry, the University has approved the use of the online Duolingo English test as evidence of English language ability. UWS will accept an overall score between 90-115 with no component score below 90.

Career

This programme will prepare you for a career in Sport Coaching. UWS graduates are currently working with local authorities, sports clubs, sports centres, health promotion initiatives, and sports governing bodies such as Netball Scotland or the Scottish Football Association.

Many UWS graduates have found employment in roles and activities, including:

Planning, managing and delivering sport coaching at local, regional, national and international events and competitions
Sport coaching programme delivery for specific client groups such as at-risk youths or individuals with additional support needs
Delivering specific areas of sport science e.g. strength and conditioning and performance analysis
PE teachers
Outdoor education instructors

Active schools co-ordinators
Sport development officers

Fee Information

Tuition Fee

GBP 18,000

How to Apply

1. Choose a course

Explore the courses on offer.

2. Check entry requirements

Check if your academic qualifications and English Language levels meet the course entry requirements.

3. Contact TEG Admissions Team

Fill out the enquiry form below and one of our team will be in touch.

4. Prepare the documents

Once you have had a call with us, compile the required documents to be submitted.

5. Write a personal statement

Check out our guide on how to write a personal statement.

6. Submit an application

Fill out an application form here.

7. Accept the offer, if successful

Once your application has been processed, we will contact you by email to confirm the outcome. If successful, you will receive an offer letter which will detail your next steps.

8. Pay the deposit

You will be required to pay a deposit to secure your place at the university.

9: Attend a TEG credibility interview

The purpose of this interview is to assess if students are credible and genuine. At this stage you will need to prepare your CAS documents for review.