BA (Hons) Sports Coaching with Physical Education at Buckinghamshire New University

Do you want to inspire a generation to develop a passion for physical activity and sport? Our Sports coaching with physical education course is the perfect springboard for a range of career opportunities within teaching or a sport related coaching profession. Whether you are helping elite athletes on their journey to superstardom or just getting people more active, you can do what you love to do every day and use your skills to teach people the value of physical activity and education.

Faculty: Sport and Exercise Science  |  Duration: Three Years  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Intake: September 2027  |  Location: High Wycombe, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

This course combines both a theoretical, practical and tailored approach to suit your individual needs. We focus on the current school PE curriculum and various teaching styles you could use to deliver the curriculum. Core modules include Introduction to Coaching, Introduction to Research in Sport, Sport in Society, Introduction to Sport and Exercise Psychology, Human Systems and Movement, Fundamentals of Strength and Conditioning, Coaching and Pedagogy in Practice, Performance Analysis, Research Methods, Applied Physical Education, Working in Physical Education, Exercise Instruction & Special Populations, Coaching Leadership, Extended Independent Work.

Career pathways

Many of our graduates go on to have careers as a PE Teacher, work in education or sports coaching and contribute greatly to society using the skills they gained on this course. Some students also enter community work or pursue other sports-related careers after graduation, and your career prospects are exciting. Roles include community sports coaching, performance sports coaching, PE teaching, sports development.

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