Sports Coaching and Development - BSc (Hons)

University of South Wales

United Kingdom, Cardiff

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University of South Wales

United Kingdom , Cardiff

Key Facts

Program Level

Bachelor

Study Type

Full Time

Delivery

On Campus

Course Code

C614

Campuses

Pontypridd

Program Language

English

Start & Deadlines

Next Intake DeadlinesSeptember-2026

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Duration 3 year(s)

Tuition Fee

GBP 17,200 / year

Next Intake September-2026

Sports Coaching and Development - BSc (Hons)

About

Co-designed with sport and physical education experts, our degree equips you with industry-relevant knowledge for the £316 billion sport and health sectors. Our program focuses on professional development and lifelong learning, encouraging self-reflection and personal growth. You'll have the chance to put theory into practice through valuable vocational experiences in a variety of community sport and physical education settings.

Year One

Introduction to Sports Development

Exercise Prescription (Non-referred populations)

Managing Sport

Introduction to Sport and Exercise Psychology

Introduction to Sports Coaching

Academic Research and Professional Skills*

Year Two

Community Sports Development

Sports Coaching and Leadership

Physical Education and School Sport

Research Methods

Adventurous Activities and Outdoor Leadership

Sport Placement*

Year Three

Dissertation

Applied Professional Project

Leadership in Sport

Applied Sports Coaching

Creatively Teaching Physical Education, Health and Well-being

Work Based Learning*

Critical Issues in Sports Coaching and Leadership

*These modules can be studied 100% through the medium of Welsh

Requirements

Entry Requirements

Academic Qualifications

Applicants who have completed a Diploma of Technician / Technical Diploma in a relevant subject can be considered for year 1 entry of an undergraduate degree
Applicants who have followed the IB Diploma curriculum can be considered for undergraduate entry – the normal UCAS tariff will be applied
Applicants who have followed the A-Level curriculum can be considered for undergraduate entry – the normal UCAS tariff will be applied

Undergraduate Advanced Entry

Students who have completed a 2 year Diploma or Associate Degree from a recognised institution can be considered for advanced entry onto the 2nd year of an undergraduate degree programme

If your qualification is not covered above or you do not meet the set criteria please contact us and we will see how we can assist you.

English Program Requirements

English language requirements

International applicants will need to have achieved an overall of IELTS 6.0 with a minimum of 5.5 in each component/TOEFL 72 overall and a minimum of 18 in reading, 17 in listening, 20 in speaking and 17 in writing or equivalent.

Equivalents can be located on our English Language pages.

If you have previously studied through the medium of English, IELTS might not be required, please visit our country specific page for further details. If your country is not featured, please contact us.

If you do not meet the English entry criteria, please visit our Pre-Sessional course pages.

Career

Career Paths

Teaching
Sports Development (Community Sport)
Coaching
Sports Leadership/Management
National Governing Body

Careers and Employability

Graduate Careers

Sports Coaching and Development graduates enjoy wide-ranging career prospects. The community sport industry is a vibrant and growing sector where the opportunities are endless. There are voluntary opportunities available for you to do alongside your day job. If you like to see people gain new skills and achieve their goals this would be a fabulous career route for you (CIMPSA, 2024)

2 example jobs within community sport:

1.Sports Coach or Assistant Coach

Many sports coaches will work with a broad range of customers and places but may have specialist expertise in working with one or more groups of customers, sometimes in many different places.

2.Sports Development Officer

A sports development officer plans and organises sports projects and campaigns to get more people involved. They work towards making sport more accessible to everyone and aim to get people living a healthier lifestyle.

Careers Suppprt

The University of South Wales provides comprehensive careers coaching support designed to assist students at various stages of their career development. Key services include:

Student Support: Personalised guidance to help students explore career options and plan their career paths effectively.
Work Experience: Assistance in securing internships, placements, and other work experience opportunities to enhance employability.
Job Seeking: Resources and support for students actively seeking employment, including access to job vacancies and networking opportunities.
Recruitment Processes: Expert advice on navigating recruitment processes, including CV writing, interview techniques, and application strategies.
Postgraduate Study: Guidance on further study options and application processes for postgraduate courses.
Business Start-Up and Freelancing: Specialised support and advice for students interested in starting their own business or pursuing freelance work, covering essential aspects of entrepreneurship and self-employment.

These services aim to equip students with the skills and knowledge needed to succeed in their chosen careers, whether in traditional employment or self-directed ventures.