Sport Coaching

Course Overview

This course is taught through block learning. Find out more at https://www.lancashire.ac.uk/study/block-learning

Learn how to help people reach their goals through sport and physical activity with our Sport Coaching degree. This course will teach you how to improve performance at all levels, from beginners to top athletes.

You'll gain important coaching skills and knowledge that will help you pursue a career in coaching. You’ll make a positive impact on people's lives, whether you're helping them in competitive sport or to live healthier lives.

You'll apply the latest coaching methods and learn valuable leadership skills. This will help you to motivate and guide others. You can specialise in an area that matches your interests, such as coaching, performance analysis or talent development.

Our course focuses on hands-on, practical learning to help you gain experience. Instead of exams, you'll complete tasks like running coaching sessions, creating portfolios and giving presentations. You'll also take part in small group workshops, which allows more interaction and personalised attention from tutors.

Using free days in your schedule, you can pursue work experience, internships and other personal development activities. You’ll have opportunities to get involved in coaching roles to practice your skills and build your CV.

Our teaching staff include experienced coaches and professionals from the industry. They will share their knowledge and help you connect with valuable contacts to grow your network.

Why study with us?

• Our degree focuses on developing future sport coaches. Our graduates have gone onto a range of successful careers, employed by some of the biggest names in professional sport.

• We will support you to find work experience within the industry to boost your skills and employability.

• You can choose to study abroad with our global partnerships, enriching your university experience.

What you'll do

• Learn in interactive workshops and complete coursework-based assessments, which often mirror real sport coaching responsibilities.

• Gain professional body coaching qualifications as part of your degree, supporting your career when you graduate.

• You can choose to specialise in areas that interest you, from performance analysis to helping to run community health initiatives.

Industry links

We have industry links with a range of sporting organisations across the North-West of England. These include both professional and community organisations.

Our students are currently working with the following organisations and more:

Salford Red Devils RLFC
Active Lancashire
Preston North End
Preston Panthers Disability Sports Club
Bolton Gymnastics Club

Future Careers

Our BSc (Hons) Sports Coaching degree will put you on the road to professional practice. We encourage you to apply theory to real-life situations and settings. You'll spend time within your degree working with potential employers and showcasing your skills.

Our BSc Sport Coaching graduates gain employment in various sport and health related roles, including:

• Academy football coach

• Head gymnastics coach

• Head of coaching

• Lead performance analyst

• Netball academy coach

• Community football development manager

• PE teachers

Some of our graduates continue to study with us through our MSc Sports Coaching master’s degree, continuing to enhance their knowledge whilst in their full-time job. Others have considered an MSc in Performance Analysis & Talent Management or a PGCE to start teaching.