BSc (Hons) Sport, Coaching and Physical Education at University of Gloucestershire

Prepare for a rewarding career within sport coaching or education, taught by experts in small class sizes. Take advantage of our specialist sport and exercise facilities. Our course team are actively involved in research and linked with industry, meaning the course content you’ll learn is the most up-to-date and industry relevant it can be.

Department: Education and Learning  |  Duration: 3 years full-time; part-time no fixed duration  |  Study mode: full-time, part-time  |  Intake: September 2027; September 2028  |  Location: Cheltenham, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Compulsory modules. Level 4 (Year 1): Human Structure and Function, Introduction to Primary Physical Education, Introduction to Secondary Physical Education, Introduction to Sport & Exercise Psychology, Study Skills and Principles of Research, Introduction to Professional Practice in Sport, Introduction to Sport Sociology and Ethics, Introduction to Sport Pedagogy; Level 5 (Year 2): Exercise for special populations, Growth & Development, Adapting the Physical Education curriculum, Research Methods, Developing Professional Practice and Placement, Pedagogy in Practice, Children in society: Family, school and community, Sport, Health and Social Issues; Level 6 (final year): Dissertation, Critical Pedagogy in Coaching, Health Promotion for Wellness and Wellbeing, Evaluating Sport in Social Contexts, Placement and Professional Development.

Career pathways

Prepare for a rewarding career within sport coaching or education, taught by experts in small class sizes. Our sports science courses are ranked 1st in the UK for career prospects by The Guardian University Guide 2027.

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