BSc Sports Coaching and Physical Education
About this course
BSc (Hons) Sports Coaching and Physical Education is an undergraduate degree within the Sport and Exercise Science and Education subject area. Core topics include Research Methods, Ethics & Professional Practice. Students can undertake work placements across all three years of study, and the curriculum includes options for a foundation year or an industry placement year. The first year introduces coaching methods, community engagement, and curriculum frameworks through modules such as Coaching Multi-Sports, Engaging in the Community, Foundations of Teaching and Coaching, and Teaching Physical Education. The second year focuses on practical delivery in school environments and curriculum design, featuring Teaching in Schools, Plan for Success, Inclusive Practice in Sport and Physical Education, and Coaching for Sport. The final year involves independent research, professional practice, and critical evaluation, with modules including Professional Practice, Measuring Impact and Change, Being a Critical Practitioner, and Innovative Practice.
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Entry requirements
104-120 UCAS tariff points A minimum of two completed A-levels, a BTEC Extended Diploma at DMM or BTEC Diploma at D*D, a T-Level Merit, or equivalent qualification , or a combination of qualifications which comply with the minimum entry requirement of 104 UCAS points. GCSE Mathematics and English at grade 4 or above (previously grade C). All students will be required to undertake a criminal convictions check through the Disclosure and Barring Service. For further information about UK qualifications, please contact admissions.
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What students say
Based on about 151 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Teaching on my course: 95%
- Learning opportunities: 91%
- Assessment and feedback: 92%
- Academic support: 94%
- Organisation and management: 91%
- Learning resources: 94%
- Student voice: 90%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 365 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- Continued on course: 85%
- Left higher education: 9%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 5%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 300 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North West: 2%
- East Midlands: 3%
- West Midlands: 3%
- East of England: 11%
- London: 15%
- South East: 49%
- South West: 13%
- Wales: 3%
Who gets in
Based on about 10 students who started, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 90%
- Other qualifications: 10%
Accreditation & quality ratings
- Endorsed by the Chartered Institute for the Management of Sport and Physical Activity (CIMSPA).
TEF 2023 (whole university): Gold overall, Gold for student experience, Gold for student outcomes.
Modules
- Coaching Multi-Sports
- Engaging in the Community
- Foundations of Teaching and Coaching
- Teaching Physical Education
- Teaching in Schools
- Plan for Success
- Inclusive Practice in Sport and Physical Education
- Coaching for Sport
- Professional Practice
- Measuring Impact and Change
- Being a Critical Practitioner
- Innovative Practice
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Sports Coaching and Physical Education at Solent University earn?
The median salary is £22,000 after 3 years, £27,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £23,500 and £32,500. The £27,500 median after five years is the same as the UK median for Sport and exercise sciences.
Are students happy with the teaching on BSc Sports Coaching and Physical Education at Solent University?
95% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2024-25.
What grades do I need for BSc Sports Coaching and Physical Education at Solent University?
The average entrant had 106 UCAS points.
Is BSc Sports Coaching and Physical Education at Solent University accredited?
Yes. Endorsed by the Chartered Institute for the Management of Sport and Physical Activity (CIMSPA).
How many students continue on BSc Sports Coaching and Physical Education at Solent University?
85% of students continued into their second year, and 9% left higher education.