As governments look to promote the benefits of lifelong physical activity and sports bodies and clubs strive to ensure talented athletes fulfil their potential, the demand for highly qualified coaches has never been greater. Informed by expert coaches, this course will increase your skills and expertise and enhance your career as a professional sports coach. As part of your course youll: Plan, deliver and evaluate long-term coaching programs that consider and prioritize the developmental needs of participants Draw on insights from contemporary practice and research to add depth to your existing knowledge and skills Direct your learning towards your own practice and career goals through option modules With an established Research Centre for Sports Coaching, you'll be taught by top-class coach experts who produce world-renowned research on the topical issues of sports coaching.
Applicants should either have at least a second class honors degree in the cognate subjects of Sports Science, Sports Coaching, Sports Development, Physical Education or Qualified Teacher Status, at least a second class honors degree in a non-cognate subject supported by evidence of an aptitude for the subject applied for or have equivalent experience or training, normally from within the work environment.
IELTS 6.5 with no skills below 6.0, or an equivalent qualification.
Sports
Headingley Campus Beckett Park
Postgraduate
1
September
£5,000, £9,335,
Canterbury, England
Postgraduate
GBP Home full-time/part-time: TBC, EU/International full-time: £18000, EU/International part-time: £9000
Huddersfield, England
Postgraduate
GBP UK: £4,647, International/EU: £17,000
Durham
Postgraduate
GBP £10,100, £20,750