Sport Coaching (Joint Honours - Buxton)

UCAS code: Y004

Start date: September

Course length: full time: three years, part time: four-six years.

Campus: Buxton Campus

This course is available to international students

If you want to develop your knowledge and skills in sports working this course could be perfect for you.

You will be taught by elite athletes and their coaches and our team have coached World and Olympic cyclists, athletes and martial artists,professional footballers and major winners for the PGA golf tour.

Our theory into practice philosophy will enhance your coaching knowledge and develop your vocational skills. You will be engaged in the process of encouraging athlete potential (whatever the level of participation) and preparing athletes for competition.

You will be given the opportunity to work with sports clubs in the local community. The knowledge gained will enable you to develop progressive practices and coach specific skills that will help you prepare athletes at all levels for competitive environments. Nowhere in the UK will you find this unique blend of knowledge and experience.

The course will serve as an advanced coaching programme for you if you wish to undertake coaching opportunities with sports clubs and National Governing Bodies.

Your lecturers delivering this course have worked with World, European, Olympic and National Champions in a variety of sports. Guest lecturers will include elite athletes including World and Olympic champions.

You will also be able to work towards extra professional qualifications during this course, such as the National Governing Body Awards.

• BA (Hons) in Sports Coaching and Sports Massage & Exercise Therapy
• BA (Hons) in Sports Coaching and Sports Psychology
• BA (Hons) in Sports Development and Sports Coaching

You will study modules like these, but they may change:

• Introduction to Sport Coaching
• Human Performance
• Sport Performance Analysis
• Principles and Practice Of Training
• Strength and Conditioning
• Independent Study
• Research Methods
• Introduction To Exercise Physiology

Our entry requirements are usually 260-280 UCAS points, of which at least 160 will be from your core A2s (full A levels) or equivalent qualifications such as BTEC Diploma, International Baccalaureate, Scottish Highers etc.

We'll accept up to 100-120 points towards the total from level 3 qualifications such as AS levels (where those AS levels are not taken on to A2 level), the Extended Project or Music qualifications.

We don't accept points from Key Skills Level 3. If you have any questions about what is or isn't accepted, please contact our Admissions team.

We also accept the Access to HE Diploma.

Your points at level 3 will be in addition to 5 GCSEs at grade C or equivalent level 2 qualifications.

The UCAS tariff points are a guide - we'll also consider all the information that you've included in your application. We'll also want to see that you're enthusiastic and motivated to take this course and that you have the potential to benefit from coming to university.

General undergraduate entry requirements

Fees for 2013/14

This is a resource intensive course.

UK/EU students

• Full time: £8,250 (each year)
• £1,030 per module (you usually take 18 of these modules in total)

International students

• Full time: £10,225 (per year)

*These fees apply if you're starting this course between September 2013 and August 2014. We recommend you check fee details with us though, as they can change. Costs can increase each year.

You'll be taught through lectures, seminars, tutorials and practical coaching activities.

Sport Coaching helps the development of individuals by improving their performance. Coaching can be influential on a number of different levels, from helping a six year old to learn the basics of how to throw a ball, to guiding experienced performers through an international competition. Coaches are needed at every level of sport participation. Jobs are available in schools, National Governing Bodies, councils and sports clubs.

"The lecturers on this course are fantastic. We also had a chance to speak to and learn from world champion athletes."

Stacey Boxall

"The lecturers are really approachable and you can talk to them with no pressure"

Darren Tate