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Physical Education and Sports Coaching

Study level:
Undergraduate

Course summary

This course is for those of you that know you want to study sport but are still deciding between a career in teaching and coaching. You get the best of both with this degree.

The modular approach to this will enable you to develop an understanding of the lifespan of athletic development of individuals who participate in sport activity, from early childhood fun to elite performance. Choice and flexibility are at the heart of this course and we will give you the autonomy to tailor your course to fit you. You will learn from the best; our academic team includes ex-senior teachers and an Olympic coach.

Many of our students graduating from this course go on to teaching, whereas others will go on to work in clubs or as freelance coaches, feeds directly in to our teacher training courses.

On this course you will:
-Develop professional knowledge and understanding of the teaching and coaching processes.
-Understand the developmental aspects of children and developing young adults within a physical activity context.
-Seize the opportunity to hone your skills and improve your employability through our dedicated work placement options.
-Build professional attributes such as communication, teamwork, building positive relationships, and enhancing personal performance.

Highlights of this course:

  • Allows you to keep your options open

  • Modules in high-performance coaching

  • Option to swap between PE courses

  • Outdoor Education residential trips.

Modules

Our degree course is delivered on a modular basis covering academic and pedagogical studies. You will experience a variety of teaching methods across the modules including lectures, group work, seminars, practical workshops and laboratory sessions. In addition, there is individual directed work leading to research and enquiry. You are assigned an academic advisor who provides a personal link for the entire duration of your time on the course. Your own personal expertise and experience is valued to enhance the overall learning of the whole group supplementing the formal university input.

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How to apply

Apply by
29 January

This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.

Application codes

Course code:
CX63
Institution code:
C58
Campus name:
Bishop Otter Campus, Chichester
Campus Code:
-

Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

  • Year 1

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Entry requirements

Qualification requirements

UCAS Tariff - 96 - 112 points

A level - BBC - CCC

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) - DMM - MMM

GCSE/National 4/National 5

English Language and mathematics at grade C / 4 or better.

Additional entry requirements

Criminal records declaration (DBS/Disclosure Scotland)
Interview
Applicants who demonstrate relevant experience and / or understanding, as well as commitment to and enthusiasm for, the profession may receive a lower (grades) offer.

English language requirements

TestGradeAdditional details
IELTS (Academic)6No component less than 5.5
PTE Academic5050-57 and no lower than 50-57 in each component
TOEFL (iBT)79At least: 18 in Reading 17 in Listening 20 in Speaking 17 in Writing

Qualifications recognised for English language proficiency https://www.chi.ac.uk/study/international/english-language-requirements/

Historical entry grades data

This section shows the range of grades students were previously accepted with - learn more. It is designed to support your research but does not guarantee whether you will or won't get a place. Admissions teams consider various factors, including interviews, subject requirements, and entrance tests. Check all course entry requirements for eligibility.

Data from:
This course and 11 other sport and exercise sciences courses
Date range:
2022-2024

Grades held by accepted students

CCD Most common
  1. AAA
  2. Highest grades
  3. DDE
  4. Lowest grades

Offer rate for UK school & college leavers

77% Students aged 17/18 who applied to this course were offered a place.

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Student Outcomes

Operated by the Office for Students

65 Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs)

85 Go onto work and study

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Fees and funding

Tuition fees

LocationFeeYear
Republic of Ireland£9250Year 1
EU£15840Year 1
Channel Islands£9250Year 1
England£9250Year 1
Northern Ireland£9250Year 1
Scotland£9250Year 1
Wales£9250Year 1
International£15840Year 1

Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website.

Additional fee information

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