Sport Coaching and Physical Education (Top up)

Boost your qualification to degree level and prepare for an exciting future in coaching, teaching, or sport development. This top‑up programme explores the theory and practice of sport coaching and physical education across schools, communities and leisure settings, supported by expert lecturers and hands‑on experience.
With access to specialist facilities and strong links to schools, clubs and industry partners, you’ll apply your learning in real-world settings while developing the skills employers value most. Whether you aspire to coach, teach or work in sport development, this course gives you the experience, insight and confidence to take the next step in your career.

You’ll examine the theory of physical education, sport and coaching science across education, leisure and community sectors. A learn-and-do ethos will see classes complemented by practical sessions, while experience in schools and community groups will provide real-world application.
You’ll benefit from the support and first-hand knowledge of professionals. Alongside this, you'll have access to numerous facilities, including our sports hall, functional fitness training room, human performance laboratories and specialist IT rooms.
Fast track your job hunt with our industry links. You’ll have numerous career options upon graduation including sport coaching, teaching, sport development, elite performance analysis and personal training.

Module Examples

• Current Issues in Sport Development and Physical Education

• Club and Coach Development

• Performance Analysis in Sport

• Managing Community Events

• Independent Investigative Project

https://www.cumbria.ac.uk/study/courses/undergraduate/sport-coaching-and-physical-education-top-up/

Modules use formative and summative assessment so that you progress and build knowledge coherently and logically.

Formative assessments are designed so that feedback on individual performance is provided before the submission of the final, summative assessment and will occur regularly to inform your progress and performance. Formative work does not contribute to the final module mark or the credit awarded. Formative tasks and assessments will feature in all modules and provide you with further learning opportunities, alongside skill development, for example, non-graded presentation skills, delivery and reflection.

A variety of assessment methods will be utilised, reflecting the multi-disciplinary nature of this programme and the increasing demand for employment-ready graduates. Assessment methods are specified in each module guide and will include:

• Practical presentations
• Research reports/written assessments.
• Data analysis and interpretation.
• Class presentations (individual and group).
• Poster presentations and conferences.
• Reflective learning *portfolios (placement module).
  *Portfolios may be comprised of several pieces of work that together provide evidence of learning and demonstrate achievement of learning outcomes in a variety of modes. For example, written pieces, as well as video recordings of practical activities or presentations, PowerPoint slides, a series of reflections or online discussions, are just some of the ways you may evidence your learning.