BSc (Hons) Sports Coaching
Edinburgh Napier UniversityEdinburgh, United Kingdom
Course overview
Our Sports Coaching course will help you to become a modern professional coach with an understanding of how sports science principles apply to athletic performance and helps athletes reach their potential and indeed their goals. There is a strong emphasis on the practical application of theoretical knowledge. You'll gain the independent study habits, academic and employability skills and deliver volunteer coaching opportunities that will develop your knowledge and skills as and apply them into applied, real life, coaching situations.
There is the opportunity to undertake a work placement as part of this course.
Key highlights
- Applies sports science principles to athletic performance and athlete development
- Strong emphasis on practical application of theoretical knowledge
- Volunteer coaching opportunities in applied, real-life coaching situations
- Optional work placement available as part of the course
- Develops independent study, academic and employability skills
Entry requirements
- Scottish Highers: BBBB — to include including Biology or Human Biology or Chemistry or Physi
Scholarships
Albert Morris Scholarships
Undergraduates - £8,000; Master’ - £12,000
Careers this course leads to
- Sports coach
- Performance coach
- Community sports development officer
- Strength and conditioning coach
- Physical activity officer
Cost of study
UK/Home: £1,225 | International: £3,035
Admission
Applications are made through AHZ at no cost. Share your transcripts, English test scores and personal statement, and your AHZ Counsellor will review your profile, submit your application to Edinburgh Napier University, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.
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