BSc Sports Coaching and Physical Education
Entry requirements
Standard offer: 112 UCAS Tariff points. Learn more about UCAS Tariff points . Accelerate offer: 80 UCAS Tariff points. Find out more about BCU Accelerate . Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Successful candidates will be required to obtain a satisfactory occupational health check, an enhanced DBS check and registration with the Independent Safeguarding Authority prior to enrolling on this course. If you have any queries please refer to DBS Frequently Asked Questions or contact admissions@bcu.ac.uk . This course does not require evidence of GCSE qualifications. Please see A Level, BTEC and other level 3 requirements below. A Level: 112 UCAS Tariff points from three A Levels Grades BBC (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): 112 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 Extended Diploma - accepted subjects: Sport and Physical Activity; Applied Science; Health and Social Care National Diploma/Extended Certificate - accepted subjects: Either this qualification must be in Sport and Physical Activity, Applied Science or Health and Social Care or the accompanying A Level / level 3 equivalent must be in Biology, Human Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics, Psychology or Physical Education T Level: Merit overall Accepted subjects: Science Access to HE Diploma: Pass with 60 credits, 45 credits at level 3 Accepted subjects: Science OCR Cambridge Technical qualifications: 112 UCAS Tariff points Extended Diploma - accepted subjects: Biology, Sport, Applied Science or Health Diploma - accepted subjects: Either this qualification must be in Biology, Sport, Applied Science or
About this course
BSc (Hons) in Sport and Exercise Science. Core topics include Data Analysis, Research Methods, and Communication & Writing. The course includes an Independent Research Project at level 6 and placements in coaching and school settings. Teaching takes place at both the Edgbaston campus and Alexander Stadium, which hosted the 2022 Commonwealth Games.
Modules
- 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