Sports Coaching Science

Degree Overview
A degree in Sports Coaching Science at UCFB offers the perfect blend of scientific theory and practical coaching skills to help you thrive in the sports industry. You’ll dive deep into subjects like scientific coaching principles, psychology, and performance analysis.

You’ll gain an understanding of high performance coaching and the applied science behind shaping elite athletes in sporting environments. The course looks at how science and traditional coaching are merged, the psychology of performance and how to ensure the mental wellbeing of athletes.

Degree Content
BSc (Hons) Sports Coaching Science reflects the increasing use of statistics and measurements to develop players and athletes. Learn to develop a high performance environment, analyse performance and get the best out of your players.

Gain the practical skills to apply theoretical knowledge to elite coaching, unlocking diverse career opportunities with this hands-on degree. With access to state-of-the-art facilities, you’ll blend scientific insights with real-world experience from leading industry academics, equipping you to work with players and teams of all skill levels.

Studying at UCFB comes with a number of valued benefits to enhance your career and employment opportunities through our Employability and Career Planning provision.

Teaching Locations
UCFB Manchester Campus

• Exchange Quay

• Quay Plaza

• Belle Vue / Speedway

In addition to our teaching locations, we also use specialist facilities throughout the academic year as well as additional facilities where required.

Degree Specifications
University Campus of Football Business is an embedded college of the University of East London. All graduates will receive a degree from the University of East London.

Career Prospects
Career prospects for graduates of the BSc (Hons) Sports Coaching Science degree course at UCFB are diverse, ranging from coaching at grass roots to high performance level within your chosen sport. The course also provides students with the skills and competencies to rise to senior managerial roles within the sports business and coaching world due to the management aspect of the degree.

UCFB Employability & Career Planning Programme
Over 90% of UCFB graduates are in employment within six months of graduating, with 62% of those graduates working within the global sports industry.

At UCFB, your career starts from day one. Alongside your academic studies, our Employability & Career Planning programme supports your development, helping you build the skills, experience and confidence to succeed in the sports industry.

Through a range of tailored opportunities - including best-in-class industry guest speakers, Premier Events, and work-based learning - you’ll gain valuable real-world insight and connections. With ongoing career support and access to placements, you’ll graduate as a well-rounded, career-ready professional.

Course Modules

First Year

• Fundamental of Sports Coaching

• Introduction to Scientific Coaching Principles

• Industry Competencies (Mental Wealth)

• Coaching in Education and the Community

• Skill Acquisition for Sports Coaching

• Foundations of the Psychology of Sport, Exercise and Performance

Second Year

• Talent Development and Scouting

• Strength and Conditioning: From Theory to Practice

• Industry Readiness (Mental Wealth)

• Research Methods

• Coaching in Education Settings

• Applied Sports, Exercise and Performance Psychology

Third Year

• High Performance Coaching

• Applied Coaching Science

• Professional Project

• Industry Engagement (Mental Wealth)

• Performance Analysis

A range of assessment types are used across the course, as appropriate to each module. Assessment is predominantly continuous, employing items that will include academic essays, reports, presentations, portfolios, reflective writing as well as practical coaching sessions. Applied assessment tasks are used as far as possible to enable students to link theory with practice, thereby assessing knowledge and understanding alongside subject-specific skills and key skills.