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BSc Sport, Coaching Sciences and Business

University of Birmingham

Institution
University of Birmingham
Level
undergraduate
Subject
Sport, Coaching Sciences and Business BSc
Duration
3 years
UCAS code
C6ND
Typical offer
A-level AAB, IB 32

Entry requirements

A Level: AAB - ABB dependent on the number of preferred science subjects included. IB: 6,6,5 - 6,5,5 in Higher level subjects plus 32 points overall, dependent on the number of preferred subjects as defined for the A-level qualification.. BTEC: BTEC Extended Diploma in science related subject will be considered. BTEC Diploma accepted in combination with an A level. BTEC Subsidiary Diploma accepted in combination with two A levels.

About this course

Bachelor of Science in Sport, Coaching Sciences and Business, a sport and exercise science degree focusing on practical and strategic aspects of coaching and commerce. Core topics include Research Methods, Data Analysis, and Ethics & Professional Practice. The first year covers foundational concepts through Becoming a Researcher, Introduction to Teaching and Coaching (with residential), Movement and Learning, and Principles of Sport Business Management. The second year progresses to LI Development of Teaching and Coaching, LI Event Management and Marketing in Sport, LI Research Methods and Data Analysis, and LI Sport Development. The final year involves advanced study including Leading and Managing People in Sport (with residential), Global Challenges in Sport and Physical Education, Promoting Physical Activity, and Strategic and Innovation Management.

Modules

  • Becoming a Researcher
  • Introduction to Teaching and Coaching (with residential)
  • Movement and Learning
  • Principles of Sport Business Management
  • Introduction to Sports Science
  • Sport, Exercise and Health Psychology
  • LI Development of Teaching and Coaching
  • LI Event Management and Marketing in Sport
  • LI Research Methods and Data Analysis
  • LI Sport Development
  • Applied Exercise Physiology
  • Innovation and Professional Practice in Sport
  • LI Applied Professional Practice
  • LI Marketing & New Technology
  • LI Sport Nutrition
  • Sport and Performance Psychology
  • Leading and Managing People in Sport (with residential)
  • Global Challenges in Sport and Physical Education
  • Promoting Physical Activity
  • Strategic and Innovation Management
  • Clinical Neuroscience and Rehabilitation
  • Applied Teaching and Coaching (Swimming)
  • Sport and Mental Health
  • Moral Behaviour and Doping in Sport & Exercise