Develop a broad understanding of sports coaching and teaching physical education in school settings. Gain practical coaching/teaching experience through opportunities which will allow the application of theory into practice and the crucial development of practical and professional skills, relevant to the future workplace.
Overview
BSc (Hons) Sports Coaching and Physical Education aims to develop aspiring coaches and future educators equipped to teach in primary, secondary and tertiary educational settings. You'll focus on fitness, training and performance whether that be aligned to athlete development, or the delivery of the national curriculum for physical education.
You'll complete at least 150 hours of work-related experience through local and regional links with sports clubs, public and private fitness centres/gyms, schools, after-school sport and holiday clubs.
This course is aligned to the industry standards as set by the Chartered Institute for the Management of Sport and Physical Activity (CIMSPA).
Why us?
- Our Sport Sciences courses are ranked 15th in the UK (Guardian University Guide 2023)
- Option to apply to the Elite Athlete Bursary Scheme
- All students get free access to Adventure Sunderland which provides water-based activities (i.e. surfing, paddle boarding, sea kayaking)
- We have great links to professional clubs in the local area, including Sunderland AFC, Sunderland Ladies FC, Durham County Cricket Club, and DMP Sharks Women’s Rugby Club. We also have links to local primary and secondary schools as well as local FE colleges
Course structure
Our teaching methods are designed to develop not only your knowledge but also practical skills through authentic learning activities that enhance employability.
Methods include small group work, practical teaching/coaching activities, work-based activities, workshops, lectures, industry speakers, tutorials, laboratory practicals, computer-based activities, presentations and independent learning.
Assessment methods include lab reports, essays, presentations, reflective portfolios, online quizzes and exams, problem based learning and competency-based practicals.
Facilities
You will be based in the Darwin Building and CitySpace which has recently benefited from a multi-million pound refurbishment.
State of the art equipment includes Vicon® systems, Xsens® motion capture suits, Kinovea® live action capture software, movement tracking tools, BTE Primus® rehabilitation equipment and so much more.
Career ready
At Sunderland, our sporting courses are professions-facing. The academic team work closely with employers in the local region to provide valuable and authentic work-based learning experiences.
The course embeds practical experiences which allows you to put theory into practice so that upon graduation, you are well equipped with a broad and in-depth knowledge and skillset.
Work-related experience
Work-related experience on the course will ensure that our graduates are ‘ready for work’. They will be competency-based and supported by an academic mentor. You'll meet and work with professionals in the fields of sport coaching, sport development, leisure industry and physical education (teaching). You'll be given the opportunity to present your work to professional colleagues.
Career options
Potential employers for graduates of this course include sports clubs, schools and colleges, national sports associations, sports and leisure companies, recreation services and local authorities.
During the course, you'll be encouraged and supported to obtain National Governing Body Coaching Awards to support future development. This will allow you to develop the skills required to become an effective sports coach/physical education teacher across a range of activities.
Job roles include the following (some require further training):
- Sports coach/instructor
- Fitness centre manager
- PE Teacher (primary and secondary)
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