BA Sport, Coaching and Physical Education
About this course
BA (Hons) Sport, Coaching and Physical Education is an undergraduate degree within the field of Sport and Exercise Science. Core topics include Data Analysis, Research Methods, and Ethics & Professional Practice. Students undertake approximately 50 hours of work experience within schools, clubs, or community groups, and the curriculum is accredited by the Chartered Institute for the Management of Sport and Physical Education. The first year introduces fundamental concepts through Personal & Professional Development, Developing the Practitioner Toolkit, Introduction to Sport Development, and Introduction to Sport Psychology. The second year progresses with Delivering Sport and the Physical Education Curriculum, Leadership and Relationships in Sport, Work-Based Learning, and Investigative Techniques. The final year centres on advanced application through Independent Investigative Project, Outdoor and Adventurous Activities, Club and Coach Development, and Performance Analysis in Sport.
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Entry requirements
104-112 UCAS Tariff Points, You can find out more about the tariff and qualification options from the UCAS tariff table . Offers are tailored to the individual applicant and their circumstances and can be across the tariff range. Applicants who meet our contextual information criteria will be offered at the bottom of the range. GCSE English Language and Maths at grade 4/C or above. Functional Skills Level 2 in English and Maths and Adult Literacy and Numeracy are also accepted. A full list of acceptable level 2 qualifications can be found here: Level 2 Acceptable Entry Requirements . DISCLOSURE AND BARRING SERVICE CHECK: If you accept an offer of a place, we require you to comply with an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) background clearance check. Details on the policy can be found here. If you think you have a criminal conviction You will need to submit a Criminal Record Self Disclosure Form as part of the process. For more information on this and the form itself, please refer to Self-disclosure of criminal record. GCSEs: GCSE English Language and Maths at C/4 or above. A-levels: BCC-BBC. T-levels: P (C+) – M. All subjects are accepted for entry to this course. Access to HE: 15 credits at Distinction & 30 at Merit. Scottish Highers: BBBC-BBBB. Irish LC Highers: B1, B2x3 – B1x3, B2. Alternative routes: If you don't think you'll meet the criteria for direct application to this course, check out our Integrated Foundation Year. Selection criteria: As part of the application and selection process, we are looking for your commitment to this programme. In your personal statement, you should demonstrate your motivation for choosing this course and reflect upon any experience you have gained.
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What students say
Based on about 8 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 75%
- Learning opportunities: 65%
- Assessment and feedback: 85%
- Academic support: 91%
- Organisation and management: 77%
- Learning resources: 79%
- Student voice: 67%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 10 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 80%
- Left higher education: 20%
What graduates do next
Based on about 14 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 65%
- Working and studying: 15%
Most common jobs
- Teaching Professionals: 20%
- Sports and fitness occupations: 15%
- Therapy professionals: 15%
- Teaching and Childcare Support Occupation: 5%
- Animal care and control services: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 75%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 60%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 60%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 85 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 8%
- North West: 46%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 10%
- East Midlands: 5%
- West Midlands: 2%
- East of England: 11%
- London: 2%
- South East: 7%
- South West: 2%
- Wales: 2%
- Scotland: 2%
- Northern Ireland: 2%
Who gets in
Based on about 20 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 85%
- Access course: 5%
- Other HE qualification: 5%
- Other qualifications: 5%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Bronze for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- Personal & Professional Development
- Developing the Practitioner Toolkit
- Introduction to Sport Development
- Introduction to Sport Psychology
- Principles of Human Movement & Function
- Multi-Skills Development in Physical Education and Sport
- Delivering Sport and the Physical Education Curriculum
- Leadership and Relationships in Sport
- Work-Based Learning
- Investigative Techniques
- Developing Communities through Sport
- Field Based Conditioning for Sport
- Independent Investigative Project
- Outdoor and Adventurous Activities
- Club and Coach Development
- Performance Analysis in Sport
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BA Sport, Coaching and Physical Education at University of Cumbria earn?
The median salary is £24,000 after 15 months, £21,000 after 3 years, £26,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £21,000 and £31,500. The £26,500 median after five years is £1,000 less than the UK median for Sport and exercise sciences.
What do graduates of BA Sport, Coaching and Physical Education at University of Cumbria do next?
85% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2022-23).
Are students happy with the teaching on BA Sport, Coaching and Physical Education at University of Cumbria?
75% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2024-25.
What grades do I need for BA Sport, Coaching and Physical Education at University of Cumbria?
The typical offer is BCC at A level. The average entrant had 102 UCAS points.
How many students continue on BA Sport, Coaching and Physical Education at University of Cumbria?
80% of students continued into their second year, and 20% left higher education.