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Sport Coaching
- BSc (Hons)
- 4 Years
- Full-time
- 08/09/2025
- Undergraduate
- Lanarkshire Campus
Course summary
Overview
UWS’s BSc (Hons) Sport Coaching programme will help you develop the skills and expertise required to become a professional sports coach.
This programme has been developed in partnership with sports governing bodies, sporting organisations and coaching professionals to ensure that you develop knowledge and hands-on practical experience relevant to the modern sports, health and fitness industries.
Excellent industry connections provide work-based learning opportunities and offer links to gaining coaching qualifications.
Programme highlights
• Teaching staff are committed to providing you with supportive learning environments and a flexible approach to study.
• This programme is offered at UWS’s state-of-the art Lanarkshire Campus and elements are delivered at the Emirates Arena – a world-class sports facility built for the 2014 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow and home to sportscotland.
• UWS has excellent links with a number of sports organisations, who provide work-based learning opportunities, including St Mirren Football Club, South Lanarkshire Leisure and Culture Trust and Netball Scotland.
• As you journey through this programme, you’re not just earning a degree – you’re gaining industry-recognised qualifications endorsed by CIMSPA* (e.g. Assistant Coach, Safeguarding and Protecting Children, and Personal Trainer).
Careers
This programme will prepare you for a career in Sport Coaching. UWS graduates are currently working with local authorities, sports clubs, sports centres, health promotion initiatives, and sports governing bodies such as Netball Scotland or the Scottish Football Association.
Many UWS graduates have found employment in roles and activities, including:
• Planning, managing and delivering sport coaching at local, regional, national and international events and competitions
• Sport coaching programme delivery for specific client groups such as at-risk youths or individuals with additional support needs
• Delivering specific areas of sport science e.g. strength and conditioning and performance analysis
• Outdoor education instructors
• Active schools co-ordinators
• Sport development officers
Graduates will be able to pursue opportunities such as UWS’s MSc in Sport Coaching, Physical Education teaching, and PhDs.
Modules
Year 1
Year 1 introduces students to core areas that inform coaching practice and follows a common structure with BSc (Hons) Sport Development; BSc (Hons) Sport and Exercise Science; and BSc (Hons) Sport Coaching and Development undergraduate programmes. Modules include Fundamentals of Sport & Exercise, Coaching: Theory & Practice 1, and Physical Activity, Health & Fitness.
Year 2
In Year 2 students undertake additional coaching modules with accompanying science-based modules to develop their understanding of the coaching process. Modules include Sport and Exercise Experience (Placement), Coaching: Theory & Practice 2, Principles of Human Movement, Personal Training, and Psychosocial Aspects of Sport & Exercise.
Year 3
In Year 3 students specialise in the sciences that underpin coaching and further their understanding of the broader context of coaching environments and interdisciplinary practice. Core modules include Being a Sport Professional (Placement), Sport Research & Evaluation, Coaching: Theory & Practice 3, and Sports Conditioning & Biomechanics. Optional modules include The Psychology of Sport, Social Issues in Sport, and Sport Performance Analysis.
Year 4
In Year 4 students can tailor their learning to their interests and career options, with a range of optional modules, including Talent Development in Sport, Strength & Conditioning, Group Dynamics in Sport, The Female Athlete, Mental Health, Sport and Exercise, Field Trip, Injury Prevention & Reconditioning, and Applied Sport Psychology. Students will also study core modules Coaching: Theory & Practice 4, and Sport and Exercise Dissertation.
Assessment method
Our BSc Sport Coaching degree makes use of a range of teaching and learning methods including tutorials and seminars, practical workshops and exercises in a simulated work environment, small group teaching and group project work. Independent, online and peer-to-peer learning is an important element of this course.
We use a variety of assessment methods on the degree itself. The below list provides a guide to the types of assessment methods you can expect:
// group and individual work
// multiple-choice exams
// reflective practice reports
// essays
// case study deconstruction
// practical examination
// research production
How to apply
This course is not accepting applications at this time. Please contact the provider to find out more.
Apply by
29 January
This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
Application codes
- Course code:
- CX6C
- Institution code:
- U40
- Campus name:
- Lanarkshire Campus
- Campus Code:
- I
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
- Year 2
- Year 3
Entry requirements for advanced entry (i.e. into Year 2 and beyond)
Year 2 Entry:
A Levels: BBB including Science and PE
T Level: Full T Level with Grade M (120 Tariff points) in relevant subject
International Baccalaureate: 30 points with 3 subjects at H4, including PE or a Science at H4
SQA HNC: Coaching & Developing Sport; Sport Coaching & Development; Fitness, Health & Exercise; Applied Sports Science; Applied Sports & Exercise Science; Physical Activity & Health with A in Graded Unit
SQA HND: Sports Therapy (with B in Graded Unit); Applied Sport Science; Coaching & Developing Sport; Fitness Health & Exercise; Sport Coaching & Development; Physical Activity & Health with BB (HNDs with 2 Graded Units) or BBC (HNDs with 3 Graded Units)
Year 3 Entry:
SQA HND: Applied Sports Science; Coaching & Developing Sport; Fitness, Health & Exercise; Sport Coaching & Development; Physical Activity & Health with AA or A (double or single graded units respectively)
International applicants
ACADEMIC TECHNOOGY APPROVAL SCHEME (ATAS) CERTIFICATE
You do not require an Academic Technology Approval Scheme (ATAS) certificate before you can be considered for an unconditional offer of study on this undergraduate BEng (Hons) degree course.
ENGLISH LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS
For applicants whose first language is not English, the University sets a minimum English Language proficiency level. These are shown below.
Entry requirements
Standard Qualification requirements
UCAS Tariff - 69 points
Including a Science (Biology preferred) or PE
A level - DDD
Including a science (Biology preferred) or PE
Year 2 entry: BBB including a science (Biology preferred) and PE.
Scottish Higher - BCC
Including a science (Biology preferred) or PE.
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme - 24 points
With 3 subjects at H4 (including a Science) or PE.
For year 2 entry, 30 points with 3 subjects at H4, including PE or a Science at H4
Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017) - H3, H4, H4, H4
Including a science (Biology preferred) or PE.
Scottish HNC - Pass
Year 2 entry with HNC with A in the Graded Unit in: Coaching & Developing Sport; Sport Coaching & Development; Fitness, Health & Exercise; Applied Sports Science; Applied Sports & Exercise Science; Physical Activity & Health
Year 1 entry with lower HNC grade may be considered, subject to available places
Scottish HND - Pass
Year 3 entry with HND with BB or BBB in the Graded Units in the following subjects: Applied Sports Science; Coaching & Developing Sport; Fitness, Health & Exercise; Sport Coaching & Development; Physical Activity & Health
Year 2 entry with lower HND grade may be considered, subject to available places
T Level - Pass (C and above)
in relevant subject
Year 1: SWAP with BBB in Access to STEM; Access to Life Sciences; Access to Humanities, plus PE, Communication 4 and Literature 1 units at SCQF Level 6
Minimum Qualification Requirements
UCAS Tariff - 63 points
Including a science (Biology preferred) or PE.
A level - DDD
Including a science (Biology preferred) or PE.
Scottish Higher - CCC
including PE or a Science (Biology preferred)
Alternative Minimum Entry Requirements: CC (42 UCAS Tariff points), including PE or a Science (Biology preferred), PLUS successful completion of one of the following:
UWS Foundation Academy
Foundation Apprenticeship
UWS Next Steps to University module
Top-Up
LEAPS
Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017) - H3, H4, H4, H4
Including a science (Biology preferred) or PE.
English language requirements
| Test | Grade | Additional details |
|---|---|---|
| IELTS (Academic) | 6 | IELTS 6.0 with 5.5 minimum in each skill / component. |
| Cambridge English Advanced | 176 overall with no sub-test less than 169 | |
| Cambridge English Proficiency | 176 overall with no sub-test less than 169 | |
| Trinity ISE | Pass | ISEII with the minimum of a Pass in all sub-tests |
| PTE Academic | 54 | An overall score of 54 with no element below 51 |
| TOEFL (iBT) | 78 | no sub-test less than: Reading: 17; Listening: 17; Speaking: 17; Writing: 17 |
For applicants whose first language is not English, the University sets a minimum English Language proficiency level. The reason for this is that it’s essential that you are able to read, speak and understand the English language to get the most out of your time at UWS.
All international applicants are required to meet minimum English language standards, with the exception of:
// Native speakers of English
// Erasmus students (unless advised otherwise)
// non-Erasmus students from EU partner institutions (your institution must provide confirmation of your English language ability in the absence of a formal qualification)
The qualifications above must have been gained within two years prior to the start of your course at UWS.
UWS's English language requirements https://www.uws.ac.uk/international/english-language-requirements/
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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| Location | Fee | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Scotland | £1820* | Year 1 |
| England | £9250* | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £9250* | Year 1 |
| Wales | £9250* | Year 1 |
| Channel Islands | £9250* | Year 1 |
| Republic of Ireland | £9250* | Year 1 |
| EU | £18000* | Year 1 |
| International | £18000* | Year 1 |
* This is a provisional fee and subject to change.
Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website.
Additional fee information
TUITION FEE INFORMATION - SCOTTISH STUDENTS:
Eligible Scottish domiciled students can usually apply to have their tuition fees paid for them each year of their studies by the Student Awards Agency Scotland (SAAS). If you're not sure about your eligibility, you should contact SAAS. You need to apply to SAAS each year of study to have your tuition fees paid directly to UWS.
TUITION FEE INFORMATION - UK, IRISH & GIBRALTARIAN STUDENTS:
Eligible students who are domiciled in England, Wales, or Northern Ireland as well as from the Channel Islands, the Isle of Man, Gibraltar or the Republic of Ireland will qualify for tuition fees of £9,250 per academic session of study to a maximum of three years if you are studying on a four year bachelor degree course (eg. BAcc (Hons) / BA (Hons) / BEng (Hons) / BSc (Hons)). So, if your degree is four years' duration, you will only be charged tuition fees for three years. Similarly, if you are studying a five year integrated master's degree course (eg. MEng (Hons)) the you will only be charged tuition fees for four years.
TUITION FEE INFORMATION - INTERNATIONAL (NON-EU) & EU STUDENTS:
These tuition fees apply to all non-EU, EEA, and all other EU students (excluding those from Republic of Ireland and Gibraltar, whose fee level is as per UK (non-Scottish) students - see section above for more details).
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