Sports Coaching and Performance - MSc at University of South Wales

Programme overview

A master's giving advanced insight into how psychology, physiology, strength and conditioning and movement analysis affect performance, integrating theory and practice in coaching.

Duration: 1 year full-time; 2 years part-time | Intake: September | Location: Pontypridd, Wales, United Kingdom

What you will study

Four specified modules (Research Project, Research Process, Effective Coaching, Professional Work Based Development) and four options such as Mentoring in Sport, Movement Analysis, Strength and Conditioning, The High Performance Environment, Pedagogy in Football and Analysis of Performance and Tactical Insights.

Career pathways

High performance, specialist and sports coach, director of academy, college lecturer, teacher, performance analyst, strength and conditioning coach, performance director.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Normally an Honours degree (at least 2:2) in a relevant subject, although relevant experience can be taken into account. Most suitable for those with a formal UKCC coaching qualification, preferably Level 3, or suitable coaching experience; those working in coaching environments will be considered.

International applicants: GBP 18,300 a year (2027/28). Full-time per year; part-time fees per 20 credits Source

Intake: September

Duration: 1 year full-time; 2 years part-time

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