Sports Coaching and Education

COURSE OVERVIEW

This dynamic and interdisciplinary course integrates the fields of sports and education. This unique course is designed to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of the relationship between sport and education, preparing them for diverse career opportunities in both sectors.

The curriculum is carefully crafted to blend theoretical knowledge with practical skills to give you the most well-rounded educational experience.

This course offers a route for you to progress onto qualified teacher training. It also opens the doors to a wide range of other career opportunities, from working in a variety of different education settings, including sports development and community coaching, to becoming a learning mentor.

WHY CHOOSE THIS COURSE?

• NO EXAMS – If you are not keen on exams, this course is for you. Unlike many degrees in this field, you will have no written exams during or at the end of the course and will be assessed through practical assessments and coursework only

• PGCE PROGRESSION WITH UNIVERSITY OF WARWICK – Students who complete our Sport and Education degree course will be offered a guaranteed interview (subject to basic entry criteria) for Primary or Physical Education (secondary) PGCE courses at our partner institution, the University of Warwick. See more details under Key Information below

• WORK EXPERIENCE – Students have the opportunity to gain experience in a number of different settings, including schools, colleges, local community groups and sports clubs

• SPECIALISE YOUR STUDIES – We work with you to provide experiences suited to your career goals, allowing you to explore roles within both sport and education sectors

CAREERS AND PROGRESSION

• Primary school teacher

• Secondary school teacher (physical education)

• Further education teacher

• Community sports coach

• Sports development officer

• Learning mentor

You could also progress onto a PGCE or one of our other postgraduate courses at University College Birmingham.

Please refer to our website www.ucb.ac.uk for the latest updates to this course

Course Modules

Year 1 - Principles of Coaching - Sport and Social Impact - Childhood and Youth Development - Innovative Pedagogy in Sport and Education: Strategies for Engagement and Success - Safeguarding in Sport and Education - Academic Skills || Year 2 - Teaching Practical Sports - Sport Psychology and Team Dynamics - Personal and Professional Development - Health, Sport, and Inequalities -Curriculum Design in Sport Education: Theory and Application - Research for Sport and Education

Note: Indicative information only – actual timetables and assessment regimes will be issued at your induction. Teaching: Example of a typical teaching week (up to 15 contact hours): Large group teaching – 6 hours, Smaller group teaching – 6 hours, Tutorials – 2 hours, Work experience. You will also need to commit around 20 hours per week for individual study time. Assessment: Estimated breakdown of assessment for this course: Coursework– 50%, Practical assessment– 50%. Our teaching and assessment is underpinned by our Teaching, Learning and Assessment Strategy 2021-2024.