BSc (Hons) Sport Coaching at Liverpool John Moores University

Programme overview

Our Sport Coaching degree offers a unique blend of academic theory and practical application, equipping you with the skills and knowledge to excel in the dynamic world of sports coaching. You will learn from experienced staff who are working with elite athletes, coaches, international sports federations and sports organisations. If you are passionate about sport and want a chance to help others achieve their sporting ambitions, a degree in Sport Coaching could be the route for you.

Faculty: Faculty of Health, Innovation, Technology and Science | Department: School of Sport and Exercise Sciences | Duration: 3 years full-time; 4 years with placement year | Study mode: full-time, optional placement year (sandwich) | Intake: September (2027/28 entry) | Location: Liverpool, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Year 1 core modules: Research Methods 1, Exercise Physiology 1, Psychosocial Principles of Sport and Exercise, Human Movement, Learning in PE & Sport Contexts, Professional Practice in Sport Coaching 1. Year 2 core modules: Research Methods 2, Learning in PE & Sport Contexts 2, Professional Practice in Sport Coaching 2, Effective Coaching in Paralympic and Disability Sport, Strength and Conditioning for Coaches, Study Semester Abroad - Sport Coaching, Exercise Physiology 2, Sport, Physical Education and Society. Year 3 core modules: Major Project, Critical Challenges within Coaching, Applied Placement in Sport Coaching, Coach Expertise and Effectiveness, Strength and Conditioning, Behaviour change, Performance Analysis in Sport, PE Teacher Education.

Career pathways

Once you graduate, you have a wide range of options open to you. Many of our graduates go on to work as sports coaches with private or overseas coaching service providers, national governing bodies of sport, or in sport development.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Typical offer: BBC (112). GCSEs and equivalents: Grade 4 or grade C or above in English Language and Mathematics/ Numeracy. A levels: BBC Minimum Number of A Levels: 2; Maximum AS UCAS Points: 20; It is expected that applicants have studied at least one Sport or Science related subject. BTECs: Extended Diploma: DMM in a Sport or Science related subject. Access awards: Acceptable on its own and combined with other qualifications; Pass overall with a minimum of 112 points including Science or Sport related modules. International Baccalaureate: Acceptable on its own and combined with other qualifications. A minimum of 112 points including a Science or Sport related subject. OCR Cambridge Technical: Extended Diploma: DMM in a Sport or Science related subject. Irish awards: Irish Leaving Certificate with a minimum of 112 UCAS Tariff Points including a Sport or Science related subject. Acceptable on its own and combined with other qualifications. T levels: Acceptable on its own and combined with other qualifications.; You need to obtain the required UCAS points from a Sport or Science related subject area. IELTS: 6.0 overall with no component below 5.5, taken within two years of the course start date.

Domestic applicants: GBP 10,050 a year (2027/28). Full-time per year Source

International applicants: GBP 18,740 a year (2027/28). Full-time per year Source

Intake: September (2027/28 entry)

Duration: 3 years full-time; 4 years with placement year

Apply through the official page: https://digital.ucas.com/coursedisplay/courses/8939a1a1-31c3-7486-42f8-5bcdba6ca51d?academicYearId=2027

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