Our focus is centred on you developing evidence-based knowledge, experience and person-centred values.
The course has had a positive impact on my career. I’ve become more self-aware, reflective and able to apply critical thinking within my work at the club.
Why study with us
- You’ll have the opportunity to work with professional sports organisations and clubs; to undertake work experience or research opportunities at home or abroad.
- You will have the opportunity for international travel to enhance learning. Sport Coaching students recently visited Zambia, working on a sports for development project, supporting Sport In Action.
What jobs can you get with a sports coaching degree?
Graduates from our Sport Coaching and Leadership programmes have gone on to a wide range of careers. Our alumni have been employed by a large number of professional football teams. These have been both in the UK and abroad, including one who was a Performance Analyst for a team at the FIFA World Cup. But it's not just professional football where our graduates end up. There are opportunities in professional sports, grassroots sport, school sport and outdoor education.
Studying sports coaching could lead to a future career as a:
- Sports coach
- Sport administrator
- Sports therapist
- Fitness centre manager
- Personal trainer
- Sports development officer
- Primary school teacher
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