Sport, Coaching and Physical Education (with Foundation Year)

Sport, Coaching & Physical Education at Lincoln Bishop University is a vibrant, multi-disciplinary degree designed to ignite your passion for sport and prepare you for a rewarding career in coaching, teaching, sports development, or the health and fitness industry. This course blends hands-on practical experience with academic study, encouraging you to actively participate in sport and physical activity while critically exploring the theory behind it.

As a sports coach or physical educator, you have the power to make a real difference in people’s lives. This degree is all about developing thoughtful, innovative, and well-informed practitioners who are ready to inspire and support others. You’ll benefit from a unique integration of applied professional practice and academic learning, developing your critical skills in a range of practical settings.

You’ll have opportunities to work alongside professional coaches in community, participation, and performance environments, and to explore key issues in sport and physical education within schools. Our strong connections with local sports partnerships, governing bodies, and professional sports clubs open up exciting work placements and career pathways. Plus, you’ll be able to engage with staff who are involved in cutting-edge research projects, giving you access to the latest knowledge and professional networks.

If you’re ready to challenge yourself, build your expertise, and make a positive impact in the world of sport, this degree will help you turn your ambitions into reality.

If you don’t have, or don’t think you will attain, the normal tariff points for studying at Lincoln Bishop University, this course will enable you to study for a degree without any UCAS points. The course is delivered over four years and includes a Foundation Year, which gives you a perfect introduction to what it means to be a university student and prepares you for effective undergraduate study. In your Foundation Year, you will study eight modules, all of which are designed to equip you with the necessary academic skills and knowledge to progress successfully in your chosen subject. You will also engage in a series of bespoke subject sessions delivered by experts, designed to introduce you to your chosen subject area.

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Assessment in Sport, Coaching & Physical Education at Lincoln Bishop University is designed to be engaging, varied and supportive, allowing you to showcase your strengths and develop your skills in a range of ways. Throughout your studies, you’ll experience imaginative assessment methods such as presentations, multimedia reports, creative displays, portfolios, individual research projects, essays, exams, and practical work in the Human Performance Laboratory.

We recognise that our students come from diverse backgrounds and bring a wealth of different experiences, so our assessment strategies are inclusive and flexible. In your first year, you’ll receive plenty of guidance and support to help you settle in and build your confidence. As you progress through the course, you’ll gradually become more independent, preparing you for the demands of professional practice and future employment.

Our approach ensures you not only demonstrate your academic knowledge but also develop valuable transferable skills, equipping you for a successful and fulfilling career in sport, coaching, and physical education.