BSc Physical Education and Sports Coaching
About this course
BSc (Hons) in Physical Education and Sports Coaching, a sport and exercise science degree focused on the delivery of physical education and sports coaching. The course includes a placement module and a project-based learning module. The first year covers the foundations through Human Performance, Inclusive Coaching, The Coaching Toolkit, and The Pe Blueprint. The second year focuses on Placement, Shaping Coaching Practice, Teaching National Curriculum Pe, and Teamwork And Leadership In Sport. The final year examines advanced concepts through Future Pe Leaders, Innovative Coaching Practice, Project Based Learning, and Teaching And Coaching Culture.
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Entry requirements
UCAS: 112-120 UCAS points. A Levels: BBC. BTEC: DMM. Other UK qualifications: Access to HE Diploma - Pass Access with a minimum of 80 UCAS tariff points. Applicants to Staffs who are taking the Access to HE Diploma receive a reduced tariff point offer as part of our access and participation plan activity UAL Level 3 Extended Diploma - grade of Merit overall OCR Cambridge Technical Extended Diploma - grade DMM T Levels - Eligible T Level applications will be asked to achieve a minimum overall grade of P (A*-C) or Higher Pass as a condition of offer We welcome applications from students studying a range of international and UK qualifications, including Advanced Skills Baccalaureate Wales, Scottish Highers/Advanced Highers and the Irish Leaving Certificate. Offers will normally be made in line with our standard entry requirements and may include specific grade requirements in relevant subjects.
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What students say
Based on about 27 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 93%
- Learning opportunities: 89%
- Assessment and feedback: 89%
- Academic support: 90%
- Organisation and management: 83%
- Learning resources: 87%
- Student voice: 82%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 85 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- Continued on course: 57%
- Gained a higher qualification: 14%
- Left higher education: 27%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 2%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 220 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 1%
- North West: 8%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 2%
- East Midlands: 9%
- West Midlands: 69%
- East of England: 5%
- London: 2%
- South East: 1%
- South West: 1%
- Wales: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 60 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- A levels: 75%
- Foundation course: 3%
- Other HE qualification: 22%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Silver for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- Human Performance
- Inclusive Coaching
- The Coaching Toolkit
- The Pe Blueprint
- Placement
- Shaping Coaching Practice
- Teaching National Curriculum Pe
- Teamwork And Leadership In Sport
- Future Pe Leaders
- Innovative Coaching Practice
- Project Based Learning
- Teaching And Coaching Culture
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Physical Education and Sports Coaching at University of Staffordshire earn?
The median salary is £20,500 after 3 years, £25,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £20,000 and £30,500. The £25,500 median after five years is £2,000 less than the UK median for Sport and exercise sciences.
Are students happy with the teaching on BSc Physical Education and Sports Coaching at University of Staffordshire?
93% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2024-25.
What grades do I need for BSc Physical Education and Sports Coaching at University of Staffordshire?
The typical offer is BBC at A level. The average entrant had 124 UCAS points.
How many students continue on BSc Physical Education and Sports Coaching at University of Staffordshire?
57% of students continued into their second year, and 27% left higher education.