BSc Sports Coaching and Physical Education with Foundation Year
Entry requirements
80 UCAS Tariff points. Learn more about UCAS Tariff points . This course does not require evidence of GCSE qualifications. Please see A Level, BTEC and other level 3 requirements below. A Level: 80 UCAS Tariff points from three A Levels Grades CDD (or equivalent) Required subjects: Biology, Human Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics, Psychology or Physical Education at A Level or level 3 equivalent, at grade C or above Excluded subjects: General Studies; Critical Thinking; Extended Project Pearson BTEC (Diploma / Extended Diploma/ Extended Certificate): 80 UCAS Tariff points Diploma accepted with one A Level or equivalent level 3 qualifications Extended Certificate accepted with two A Levels or equivalent level 3 qualifications Accepted subjects: Biology; Sport; Applied Science; Health T Level: Pass overall (C or above on the core) Accepted subjects: Science Access to HE Diploma: Pass with 60 credits, 45 credits at level 3 Accepted subjects: Biology, Chemistry or a Health-related subject OCR Cambridge Technical qualifications: 80 UCAS Tariff points Accepted subjects: Biology, Sport, Applied Science or Health Irish Leaving Certificate (Highers): Minimum of 80 UCAS Tariff points, achieved in five Higher level subjects Required subjects: Sport, Health or a Science-related subject at Higher level Scottish Higher / Advanced Higher: 80 UCAS Tariff points from three Advanced Highers (DDD) or two Advanced Highers (DD) plus two Highers (DD) Required subjects: Sport, Health or Science subject at Higher level or above Welsh Baccalaureate: 80 UCAS Tariff points. Considered with two A Levels or equivalent level 3 qualifications Required subjects: Accompanying A Level / level 3 equivalent must be in a relevant Science subject (e.g Applied Science, Biology, Chemistry, Physics).
About this course
BSc (Hons) in Sport and Exercise Science. Core topics include data analysis, research methods, and communication skills. The programme includes a foundation year designed to support transition to degree-level study, with guaranteed progression to the first year on successful completion. Students undertake placements in coaching and school environments, and the curriculum is mapped to the National Curriculum for Physical Education.
Modules
- Interpersonal and Communication Skills
- Negotiated Studies
- Health and Wellbeing in Society
- Introduction to Human Biology
- Introduction to Sport and Exercise Science
- Principles of Performance Analysis
- Introduction to Physical Education and School Sport
- Children’s Development: Physical, Emotional, Health, and Wellbeing
- Introduction to Academic Skills for Sport and Exercise
- Becoming a Practitioner in Sport and Exercise
- Contemporary Issues in Sports Coaching and Physical Education
- Sport, Physical Activity, and Health in Practice
- Applied Pedagogy in Sports Coaching and Physical Education
- Research Skills and Data Analysis
- High Performance Sports Coaching
- Independent Research Project
- Psychology of Talent Identification and Development in Sport