The BSc (Hons) Sport and Exercise Science (Coaching) degree will provide you with the skills and knowledge to prepare you for a career in sport, leisure or the health industry. This course follows a multidisciplinary approach where you will study core modules such as physiology, psychology and coaching, and learn about the interaction between these core disciplines as experienced in real life settings. You will also have the opportunity to study applied modules and tailor your degree to your preference through modules such as performance analysis, strength & conditioning and the developing athlete. You will develop a theoretical understanding of sport, exercise and coaching sciences and be able to apply it within practice.
These scientific methods are explored with a specialised laboratory environment utilising the latest technology and analytical equipment in a small, friendly and supportive setting. As well as lectures at our Peterborough campus, students will use a state-of-the-art sports laboratory, gym facilities and sports hall at Peterborough College.
Employability is a key theme and will be embedded into your modules. Throughout your studies you will gain significant experience in the sports industry working with sports teams and organisations such as Peterborough United Football Club, Peterborough Rowing Club and a variety of educational institutions. Previous students have worked in local schools as teaching assistants in PE lessons gaining valuable experience in teaching (an enhanced DBS check is required), whereas others have obtained internships working with sports academies.
In addition to your degree you will have opportunities to undertake additional qualifications as part of your degree to equip you with the skills and knowledge to be successful in your subject area. We regularly invite guest speakers to deliver sessions and engage with students about their experiences and emerging themes within the industry. Previous guest speakers include Mike Phelan (Manchester United Assistant Manager), Steve Gunn (GB Rowing Coach), Matt Divall
(Commonwealth Games Sport Manager) and Calum MacMaster (Rangers FC Academy Sport Scientist).
The courses at University Centre Peterborough are studied in smaller class sizes compared with other universities, a typical class size is under 20 students.
YEAR 2 (LEVEL 5)
Applied Research Skills (15 credits)
Applied Principles of Sports Training (15 credits)
Developing Effective Teaching and Coaching (15 credits)
Project Preparation and Employability (15 credits)
Fitness Testing and Training (15 credits)
Assessment in Applied Sport Psychology (15 credits)
Chose 1 of option A and 1 of option B modules:
A - Practical Coaching Skills (15 credits)
A - Anticipation and Decision Making in sport (15 credits)
B - Applied Performance Analysis (15 credits)
B - Introduction to Strength and Conditioning (15 credits)
YEAR 3 (LEVEL 6)
Undergraduate Major Project or Undergraduate Placement Project (30 credits)
Multidisciplinary Approaches to Training and Assessment (30 credits)
Applications in Sport and Exercise Psychology (15 credits)
Leadership, Management and Mentoring (15 credits)
Chose 1 of option A and 1 of option B modules:
A - Contemporary Issues in Sport and Exercise Science (15 credits)
A - Strength and Conditioning for Human Performance (15 credits)
B - The Developing Athlete (15 credits)
B - Coaching Placement (15 credits)
Assessment will include any of the following;
• written assignments
• seminars
• poster presentations
• practical coaching or role-plays
• reports
• portfolios
• case studies
• presentations
• formal examination
Your final degree classification will be based on the average marks across all modules at Level 6 and Level 5 at a ratio of 2:1 respectively
This is the equal consideration deadline. You can still apply after this date, but your application may not receive guaranteed consideration.
University Centre Peterborough has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework. These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.
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The following entry points are available for this course:
Level 4 qualification via our HNC Community Coaching courses
Unfortunately, UCP are currently not able to recruit International Students. We apologise for any inconvenience.
| Test | Grade | Additional details |
|---|---|---|
| IELTS (Academic) | 6 |
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| Location | Fee | Year |
|---|---|---|
| EU | £9000 | Year 1 |
| England | £9000 | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £9000 | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £9000 | Year 1 |
| Wales | £9000 | Year 1 |
| Channel Islands | £9000 | Year 1 |
| Republic of Ireland | £9000 | Year 1 |
Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website.
There may be additional costs for this course which are not covered by the tuition fee such as but not limited to non-mandatory trips, personal devices and printing costs.
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