COURSE CURRICULUM

Year 1 of the BSc (Hons) in Sports Coaching and Performance focuses on building foundational knowledge in sport and exercise science alongside applied coach education. Semester 1 introduces students to Sport and Exercise Science, Coaching, Research and Learning, Strength and Conditioning 1, Introduction to Coaching, Motor Behaviour, Lifestyle Management, and Biomechanics and Kinesiology. Semester 2 continues this foundation with Coach Education, Talent Identification and Long-Term Athlete Development (LTAD), Data and Measurement, Exercise Physiology 1, and the introduction to Sports Coaching and Society.Year 2 emphasizes practical coaching skills, athlete analysis, and performance evaluation. Semester 3 includes Movement and Performance Analysis, Micro Coaching, Coaching Leadership, Sport Psychology, Sports Physiology, and Sociology of Sport and Coaching. Semester 4 builds on this with Coach Education 2, Tests and Measurements for Sport, Coaching Process, Advanced Performance Analysis, Strength and Conditioning 2, and Performance Planning.In Year 3, students engage in applied learning and professional development through specialized modules. Semester 5 focuses on Paralympic Sport and the first Coaching Internship, providing hands-on coaching experience. Semester 6 includes Research Methods and Statistics and Coaching Internship 2, giving students practical exposure to professional coaching environments and research-based performance analysis.Year 4 integrates advanced study, independent research, and applied sports science. Semester 7 includes Major Project 1, Science of Sports Performance, Performance Psychology, Strength and Conditioning 3, and Sports Development. Semester 8 concludes the degree with Major Project 2, Sport and Exercise Medicine, International Perspectives on Talent Development and Coaching, Athletic Monitoring, and Sport and Exercise Nutrition.Throughout the program, students gain expertise in athlete development, strength and conditioning, coaching processes, and performance analysis while also understanding the social and physiological aspects of sport. Graduates are prepared to work as high-performance coaches, sport scientists, strength and conditioning specialists, and professionals who apply science-informed practices to support athletes and teams across all levels of sport.