COURSE CURRICULUM

The Physical Education and Sports Coaching degree offers a comprehensive curriculum designed to equip students with essential coaching and teaching skills. In the first year, compulsory modules focus on coaching diverse groups, foundational sports coaching techniques, sport science relevant to coaches and teachers, and developing academic skills alongside industry practice. In the second and third years, students choose from a range of optional modules tailored to deepen their expertise. These include biomechanical analysis, coaching pedagogy, exercise physiology, sports nutrition, and individual differences in sport and exercise. There are also practical opportunities such as industry projects and sport placements, allowing students to gain hands-on experience in real-world settings. The final year emphasizes applied coaching and teaching practice, business enterprise in sport, contemporary issues in coaching and development, and inspiring learning and PE pedagogy. Project-based learning enables students to undertake in-depth independent study. This flexible approach allows students to specialize according to their interests and career goals, whether in coaching, teaching, sports development, or related fields. The course blends theoretical knowledge with practical application, preparing graduates to excel in various professional roles within physical education and sports coaching.