PE and Sports Coaching - BSc (Hons)

University of Chester

This course is designed to suit you if you want to work with children, young people, or adults in teaching or coaching. We provide a dynamic mix of theory and practical sessions, enabling you to refine and develop your skills and knowledge in this sector. Our staff are experts in their field and will provide contemporary learning experiences to suit your desired outcome, whether coaching in sports or teaching in schools.This degree has a strong practical emphasis, where you will have multiple opportunities to develop and refine your coaching and teaching skills through engaging directly with children and young people. Through this course, you will focus your learning and development to refine your skills in either teaching or coaching.You will also develop your knowledge and application of contemporary issues, such as sports pedagogy, policy, and the application of sports science. You will build your knowledge in concepts such as:- fundamental movement skills- principles and practice in sports coaching and teaching- issues in physical education- physical activity- health, and much more.Students must undertake a DBS check arranged by the University on enrolment to the course.