Bachelor of Science (Hons) - Sport, Coaching and Physical Education
- 3 years
- Duration
- 15,950 GBP/year
- Price
- Sept 2024
- Start
- May 2024
- Deadline
- Bachelor
- Degree
- Campus
- Format
- Oxford / United Kingdom
- Location
- Oxford Brookes University
- School
Program description
This degree is suitable for people with an interest in sports and physical activity, whether you aspire to work:
- with sports professionals
- in schools
- improving the health and fitness of the general public
Our lecturers offer the latest coaching methods based on their study and experience as professional athletes, coaches, and team managers. You'll join a pleasant, supportive academic and student community for this demanding course.
You will have opportunities to:
- use problem-based-learning to put theories to the test in the lab or on the sports pitch
- gain industry experience from a variety of work placements
- get valuable career advice, guidance and contacts through an industry mentoring scheme
Additionally, you will be able to earn internationally recognized occupational certifications from CIMSPA, which show a practical proficiency necessary for post-graduate employment.
Program structure
Year 1
- Fitness and Assessment
- Human Movement and Skill in Sport
- Intro, to the Psychology of Sport and Exercise
- Sport Pedagogy
- Coaching: Practice to Theory 1
- An Introduction to the Sociology of Sport
- The Sports and Exercise Practitioner
- Effective Coaching Practice
Year 2
- Coaching: Practice to Theory 2 (double)
- Research Methods for Sport and Exercise
- Work Experience
- Optional modules
- Pedagogic Practice in Teaching and Coaching
- Performance Analysis
- Talent ID and Development
- Global and Cultural Studies in Sport
- Principles of Training for Sport and Exercise
- Sports Development
- Applied Sport and Exercise Physiology
Year 3
- Advanced Coaching Practice (double honours component)
Optional modules
- Advanced Practice in Sport and Exercise Psychology (Double Honours)
- Professional Practice in Sport Coaching & PE
- Advanced Social Theory in Sports, Coaching and PE Coaching (double honours component)
- Dissertation (double honours component)
- Strength and Conditioning for Sport and Health (Double Honours)
Optional modules - Work placements
Price
- Tuition Fee - 15,950 GBP per year
Requirements for applicants
General Entry Requirements
- Acceptable passes in five subjects (exceptionally four subjects) at GCSE or GCE including:
- one 12-unit vocational A-level, or
- two A-levels or two 6-unit vocational A-levels, or
- one A-level or 6-unit vocational A-level plus two AS-levels, or
- two 3-unit vocational A-levels
- A National Certificate or Diploma at a good standard.
- The International Baccalaureate Diploma (minimum of 24 points) or the European Baccalaureate Diploma (minimum of 60%).
- Five subjects in SCE with two at Higher level or one at Advanced Higher level.
- Three subjects in Scottish Highers or two at Advanced Higher level.
- Any other qualifications considered by the Academic Board to be of equivalent standard.
- A recognised access course
Specific Entry Requirements
- GCSE: Grade 4 (C) in English. For English, Level 2 Functional Skills is accepted as an alternative to the GCSE
- Ability to demonstrate an interest and commitment to sport
English language requirements
- 6.5 or 7.0 overall with 6.5 or 7.0 in all components
About the university
The history of Oxford Brookes University spans more than 150 years. We began as a modest School of Art in rented classrooms and have expanded into one of the UK's top modern universities with a reputation for distinction in teaching and research on the local, national, and worldwide levels.
Our primary goal is to provide a top-notch educational experience that helps each of our graduates to be competent, self-assured, and prosperous. The standard of instruction students receive is an integral component of this.
Oxford Brookes works with a wide range of partners both domestically and internationally. Our connections are essential to improving our instruction, research, and information sharing. Additionally, they provide our students a wealth of placement, internship, and employment options.
In cooperation with our Associate College Partners as well as directly, we offer a variety of higher education and degree apprenticeships (ACPs).
