BSc (Hons) Sport Science, Coaching and Physical Education at Loughborough University

Programme overview

Study, train, excel at the number one university in the world for sport-related subjects. This course will allow you to develop a critical, theoretical and practical understanding of sport, coaching and physical education, as well as knowledge of physiology, biomechanics, physical activity and health, skill acquisition, psychology and sport sociology. You will develop teaching, coaching, academic and scientific skills, and apply your knowledge and understanding to sport, education, health and other contexts in state-of-the-art facilities.

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

What you will study

The principal aim of our Sport Science, Coaching and Physical Education BSc (Hons) course is to provide a multi-disciplinary and practically-based approach to the contemporary study of sport, coaching and physical education, underpinned by both sport and exercise science, and critical social and health perspectives. Year 1 compulsory modules: Academic, Research and Vocational Skills, Sport and the Social Sciences, Kinesiology, Growth and Development, Fundamentals of Sport and Exercise Science, Fundamentals of Sport Coaching, Fundamentals of Teaching Physical Education.

Career pathways

This degree will prepare you for employment in a range of graduate roles in coaching, sport, exercise, health and wellbeing. It will also prepare you for further training in physical education teacher training, coaching, strength and conditioning, performance analysis, exercise physiology, sport psychology, and more.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Typical A level offer: AAB including at least one of the following subjects: Biology, Human Biology, Maths, Physics, Chemistry, Psychology, Religious Studies, Sociology, History, Geography, Physical Education and English Literature or English Language. Typical IB offer: 35 (6,6,5 HL) to include at least one of the following subjects at HL: Biology, Maths, Physics, Chemistry, Psychology, Social and Cultural Anthropology, History, Geography, Sport, Exercise and Health Science and English Literature/Language A. Typical BTEC offer: BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate: D plus two A levels at grades AB. One A level must be in a required subject.; BTEC Level 3 National Diploma DD plus one A level in a required subject at grade A. GCSE: A minimum of 5 GCSE grades 9 - 6 (A*-B) including grade 6/B in English Language and a Science. GCSE Maths grade 5/C; GCSE Maths Grade 5: There is no flexibility in this requirement. However, we will consider a grade C in Level 3 Core Maths as a suitable alternative.; GCSE Science Grade 6: There is no flexibility in this requirement.; GCSE English Language Grade 6: If you have achieved Grade 5 in GCSE English Language, we can still consider an application if you have Grade 6 or above in GCSE English Literature.; If you have achieved Grade 4 or 5 in GCSE English Language, we can still consider an application if you have a contextual indicator. Please refer to our Contextual Admissions Policy for further information on contextual indicators used by the University. Ghana (WASSCE): Students taking the WASSCE will need to complete a suitable Foundation Year. Loughborough University offers a Foundation Year through ONCAMPUS.

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

International applicants: GBP 31,500 a year (2027/28). full-time, per academic year Source

Intake: September 2027

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

Apply through the official page: https://www.ucas.com/

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