BSc (Hons) Applied Sport Science and Coaching (Top Up) at Anglia Ruskin University

Develop the skills and knowledge in sport science and coaching required to work with athletes and members of the public. Study in the Cambridge Centre for Sports and Exercise Sciences, with its accredited exercise testing and human movement facilities. Here, you’ll learn to work safely and ethically as a sport and exercise scientist.

Duration: 1 year full-time  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Intake: September 2027  |  Location: Chelmsford, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Develop your understanding of sports coaching, PE teaching, athlete support, clinical practice, and sport development. You'll study full-time over two trimesters, with campus teaching supported by our established online learning systems. Year 1: Coaching Philosophy and Ethics, Talent Identification and Development in Sport, Applied Sports Psychology, Exercise Medicine, Advanced Strength and Conditioning, Strategic Sport Development; options include Advanced Work Placement, Undergraduate Research Project.

Career pathways

After graduating, you'll be equipped for a wide range of careers across sport, health, education and research. Graduates often go on to roles such as sports coach, strength and conditioning coach, performance analyst or sport scientist, working with athletes to enhance performance and prevent injury.

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