Sport, Health and Coaching Science

Focusing on key knowledge and skills relevant to the health, fitness and sport industry, graduates will be skilled in their relevant area, understanding the key theoretical concepts while being able to successfully apply this knowledge to the prescription, monitoring and review of clients and athletes.

Through extensive engagement in work based and placement opportunities, students will develop an impressive portfolio of experience. Under the guidance and support of a highly skilled and qualified team, this programme also welcomes individuals who are currently working in the health, fitness and sport sectors. Module content is ensured to suit the needs of experienced practitioners wishing to extend and enhance their knowledge and skills.

Are you wanting to progress a career in Sport, Health and/or Coaching? Here at UCNL we provide the opportunity to study a BSc Honours Degree (3 years full time, 5 years part time) in Sport, Health and Coaching Science. Whether it is to progress your current career or to change career, we are able to provide you an opportunity to expand your knowledge, skills and competencies within many discipline areas including sports coaching, sports psychology and strength and conditioning.

The Sport, Health and Coaching Science programme offered at University Campus North Lincolnshire strives to establish its unique regional and national identity by leveraging the strengths and resources available at the campus. The curriculum will incorporate regional case studies, shedding light on the specific challenges and opportunities faced by professionals in the sports, health, and coaching industry within the local context. Collaborations with regional sports organisations (e.g., Scunthorpe United, healthcare providers, and community groups) will provide students with real-world learning experiences and access to industry networks. By tailoring the programme to address regional needs, it aims to attract students from diverse backgrounds and equip them with the skills, knowledge and competencies necessary to tackle both regional and national challenges.

This course is particularly relevant to people already working in, or looking to develop a career within the Sport, Health and Coaching sectors, including sports coaches/practitioners who would like to strengthen their portfolio with an academic background.

This course provides a range of skills and competencies relevant across a variety of different professions. People who have completed this course have gone on to work in areas including teaching PE (primary, secondary and SEND school), practitioner work (such as strength and conditioning coaches, sports psychologists and performance analysts), as well as returning to higher education to lecture. Some of these opportunities have been developed from work experience provided on the course such as working with the Scunthorpe United FC team, working within schools/colleges and sports coaching companies.

If you wish to continue studying beyond this course, it will provide you with a strong academic basis to do so. Course progression routes could include studying at masters’ level and also teaching qualifications such as PGCE for those wanting to teach their specialist subject.