Sport Management and Coaching (with Professional Practice Year)

Empower yourself to lead, develop, and inspire in the world of sport.

The BSc Sport Management and Coaching degree prepares you for a dynamic career in sport by combining management, leadership, and coaching expertise. Developed with industry-leading partners, this CIMSPA- and CMI-endorsed programme provides practical experience, professional qualifications, and strong industry connections. You’ll gain the skills to manage projects, transform communities, and create impactful sporting opportunities while shaping the future of sport.

Why study this course at Marjon?
• Study as a four-year degree with a professional practice year, gaining hands-on experience and expanding your professional network.
• Coach in America for the summer or your professional practice year through our exclusive partnership with Challenger Sports.
• Developed in partnership with Plymouth Argyle Community Trust, ensuring industry relevance and applied learning.
• Gain CIMSPA and CMI professional endorsement at no extra cost, enhancing your employability.
• Small class sizes mean personalised support and a focus on your success.

Where could this degree take you?

This degree unlocks a wide range of career opportunities in the UK and internationally, including:
• Sport Manager – leading operations within clubs, organisations, and national governing bodies.
• Community or Sport Development Officer – growing participation and improving access to sport.
• Event Manager – organising and delivering successful sporting events.
• Coach or PE Teacher Developer – supporting coach and teacher education.
• Project Manager – leading sports-based initiatives in commercial, charitable, and public sectors.

Whether you want to lead, coach, manage, or develop sport, this degree equips you with the knowledge, experience, and industry recognition to succeed. Join us at Marjon and start your journey toward a career in sport management and coaching.

Build your career in the global football industry with expert coaching, analysis, and industry experience.

Developed in collaboration with Plymouth Argyle FC Academy and Community Trust, this hands-on degree equips you with the coaching, performance analysis, and applied practice skills needed to thrive in football. You’ll gain FA-recognised coaching qualifications, industry placements, and CIMSPA professional endorsement, preparing you for a range of careers in professional football coaching and analysis.

Introduction to Sport Management and Coaching
Fundamental Movement Skills: Skill Acquisition, Mechanics & Analysis
Sport for Development
The Structure of Sport
Introduction to Sport Marketing and Communication
Coaching and Teaching: Process & Practice
Delivering Events
Sports Law, Equity and Inclusion
Developing Female Players and Athletes (optional)
Sport and Education (optional)
Work Based Learning: Placement
People Management
Player Care (optional)
From Principles to Planning: Practice Design in Sport Coaching & PE (optional)
Project Management
Strategic Sport Marketing (optional)
Sociology of Coaching (optional)
Coaching Disability
Developing Sport Coaches and PE Teachers
Global Media
Applied Project

Coaching Session
Data Collection
Development Plan
Essay
Honours Project
Learning Agreement
Learning Journal
Marketing Plan
Pitch
Portfolio
Presentation
Project
Reflective Essay
Report