Sports Coaching and Development BA (Hons) / BSc (Hons)

Programme highlights

• Placement learning is a key feature of this course 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
• The degree focuses on a broad range of topic areas and is designed to open up a large number of employment routes for our graduates
• The highly qualified and experienced teaching staff are committed to providing a supportive learning environment and a flexible approach to study
• This course is based at our stunning £81 million Ayr Campus

Course Highlights

• You’ll develop knowledge, skills and expertise in biomechanics, physiology, strength and conditioning, and sports psychology
• You’ll be encouraged to utilise our newly equipped laboratories, which include labs in: Human Health and Performance; Cardiovascular Imaging; Sport and Exercise Science; Extreme Environments; Exercise and Health Biochemistry; Sport Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation; and Biomechanics
• Teaching staff are committed to providing a supportive learning environment and a flexible approach to study
• This programme is offered at our state-of-the-art Lanarkshire Campus with elements also delivered at the Emirates Arena, a world-class sports facility which was built for the 2014 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow
• In Year 3 you’ll undertake a work placement with a relevant employer. We have excellent existing links with a number of clubs and organisations, and we also encourage you to identify organisations that you are interested in working with.
• Honours year students will be able to graduate with the degree title ‘BSc (Hons) Sport & Exercise Science (Physical Activity & Health)’ if they decide to select this pathway.

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

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.