Sports Analysis and Coaching BSc(Hons)

Facts about Sports Analysis and Coaching

Year of entry	2012
Qualification	BSc(Hons)
Application route	3 years full-time: apply through UCAS (code CX6C) 4 years sandwich: apply through UCAS (code CX61) 4/5 years sandwich including foundation year: apply through UCAS (code CX6D) Please note: this route is currently closed to Home applicants for September 2012 entry.
Modules	Module Listing

About this course

Why choose this course?

This course is ideal if you are interested in using sports analysis to become an effective coach. It covers the scientific foundation of sports performance, giving you the opportunity to explore a range of performancerelated subjects, including coaching practice, exercise physiology, biomechanics, notational analysis, nutrition and sports psychology.

NB: Although the course will not provide professional coaching qualifications, it provides the scientific knowledge to achieve qualification up to United Kingdom Coaching Certificate (UKCC) level 3/4, and you will have the opportunity to develop practical coaching skills.

What will you study?

You will study the key disciplines of anatomy, biomechanics, physiology and psychology, along with nutrition and notational analysis. You will examine theories and practice of effective coaching, and have the opportunity to develop your own coaching and leadership skills. Furthermore, you will gain a good understanding of sports injuries.

Module listing

Please note that this is an indicative list of modules and is not intended as a definitive list. Those listed here may also be a mixture of core and optional modules.