Canterbury Christ Church University

BSc Sport Coaching with Foundation Year

Canterbury Christ Church University

Course overview

The BSc in Sport Coaching with Foundation Year at Canterbury Christ Church University gives students the basic skills to learn about sports coaching and the science behind coaching individuals and teams. The course includes coaching ideas, practice, sports performance, and physical activity.

Students learn practically how to use specialist equipment, such as eye trackers, brain imaging apparatus, reaction timers, and gas analysis systems, and they engage in activities associated with the Sports Lab consultancy unit and have opportunities for paid employment within it. Practical placements are available throughout the course to enhance work experience.

Entry requirements

Candidates of this course are required to submit a personal statement detailing their reasons for applying to the course, along with any relevant academic or work experience. A reference from an educator or employer is also necessary and can include a CV to show their expertise and skills.

Grade Requirements:

  • Applicants need 64 UCAS Tariff points
  • An equivalent qualification can be achieved through qualifications such as A Levels, BTEC Extended Diploma, or Access to HE Diploma.

English Proficiency:

  • Applicants from non-English-speaking backgrounds typically need to score 6.0 overall in the IELTS Academic test, with a minimum of 5.5 in each component.
  • Applicants can submit equivalent test scores, such as TOEFL and PTE.

Scholarships

  • Academic Excellence Scholarship

    You will receive £2,000.

    Up to £2,000

  • CCCU Alumni Discount

    Up to 20% of fees

  • Funding for Horticulture MSc by Research

    This funding will cover at least the fees for the course for home students, with some funding left over for living costs.

  • International Student Scholarship

    You will gain a reduction of £1,500 from your fees for each year of full-time study.

    Up to £1,500

  • Partner Schools Award

    You will receive up to £1,500 over three years.

    Up to £1,500

  • Sanctuary Scholarship

    Tuition fee support: you will be offered a tuition fee waiver until you are awarded status that entitles you to access statutory student support. This does not cover repeat years of study.

Career opportunities

Graduates from the BSc Sport and Coaching with a Foundation Year programme at Canterbury Christ Church University are prepared for the following job roles:

  • Sport coach
  • Sport development officer
  • Coaching within sports clubs
  • Sport and physical activity administrator
  • Sport research assistant
  • Roles in the leisure industry

Cost of study

The tuition fee for international students is £15,500 per year, which covers the cost of tuition and access to university facilities.

Admission

Applicants for the BSc Sport Coaching with a foundation year should visit the school application portal to apply. You can speak to one of our trained counsellors for guidance.

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