Sports Coaching BSc (Hons) at Coventry University

Programme overview

Develop into a confident, reflective and skilled sports coach, gaining practical experience and potential placement opportunities to prepare for a career in sport and related fields. Sports coaches play a key role in driving both sporting success and lifelong participation in schools and communities. This course aims to prepare you for a career in sports coaching, teaching, sports development, leisure management, community programmes and more.

Faculty: Sport Science, Coaching and Management | Duration: 3 years full-time; 4 years sandwich | Study mode: full-time (sandwich/placement option) | Intake: November 2026, January 2027, March 2027, May 2027, July 2027 | Location: Coventry, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Year one: Foundations of Sports Coaching, Teaching and Learning in Sports Coaching, Physical Development in Youth Sports Coaching, Supporting Psycho-social Needs in Youth Sports Coaching. Year two: Bio-psycho-social Developments in Athletes, Developing Physical Literacy in PE and Community Sport, Professional Skills in Sports Coaching, Research in Sports Coaching. Final year: Promoting Sports Participation, Contemporary Perspectives in Sports Coaching, Advanced Sports Coaching, Independent Research Project.

Career pathways

This course offers practical experience opportunities that help you develop the skills expected of an advanced coach or PE teacher. You'll take part in hands-on learning through our strong connections with local and national sports organisations, teams and schools.

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Application information

Entry requirements

UCAS points: 112. A level: BBC to include PE, Biology, Psychology or Sociology. Excludes General Studies. BTEC: DMM in the BTEC Level 3 Extended National Diploma in a Biological or Sport Science based subject. International Baccalaureate 30 points to include 5 points in Biology at Higher Level. GCSE: GCSE maths, English and two sciences at grade 4 / C or Functional Skills Level 2, or other equivalent Level 2 awards. Access to HE: The Access to HE Diploma to include 30 Level 3 credits above Merit of which 15 must be at Distinction in Biology or Sport Science related units. Plus GCSE English and Mathematics at grade 4 / C or above. English: IELTS: 6.0 overall (with at least 5.5 in each component area).

Domestic applicants: GBP 9,790 a year (2026/27). Full-time tuition for 2026/27 entry. Source

International applicants: GBP 19,200 a year (2026/27). Full-time tuition for 2026/27 entry. Source

Intake: November 2026, January 2027, March 2027, May 2027, July 2027

Duration: 3 years full-time; 4 years sandwich

Apply through the official page: https://www.coventry.ac.uk/course-structure/ug/hls/sports-coaching-bsc/

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