Sport Coaching and Physical Education Top Up BA (Hons)
Southampton Solent University
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Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)

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Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)

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Enhance your existing qualifications with essential practical experience, to become a knowledgeable and confident coach for physical education and sport development. The course combines theory, research and practical skills to ensure graduates adopt innovative approaches to teaching and coaching. Youll learn to critically analyse current practices and develop an evidence-based approach to workplace tasks.The course combines theory, research and practical skills to ensure graduates adopt ...Read more

Enhance your existing qualifications with essential practical experience, to become a knowledgeable and confident coach for physical education and sport development. The course combines theory, research and practical skills to ensure graduates adopt innovative approaches to teaching and coaching. Youll learn to critically analyse current practices and develop an evidence-based approach to workplace tasks.The course combines theory, research and practical skills to ensure graduates adopt innovative approaches to teaching and coaching. Youll learn to critically analyse current practices and develop an evidence-based approach to workplace tasks.The course is split into five modules. Core modules include Games Based Coaching, Teaching Physical Education In Schools, and a final dissertation project. Youll also choose two optional modules, refining your knowledge and building specialisms in areas that are best suited to your career ambitions.Youll learn contemporary coaching and physical education techniques including physical literacy and games based coaching. This work will then be put into practice outside of the classroom, where you will have the opportunity to deliver PE sessions to local primary school children. Planning, delivering and evaluating these PE lessons form a part of your unit assessment and provide invaluable experience for your CV.

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37/101
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102nd
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Alfie
18 Feb 25

I think personally we could do with cheaper food and more options for bursary. I’m struggling money wise, finding a job isn’t easy and don’t get much support from home...Read more

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Izzy
18 Feb 25

Good Location for commuting. Could be improved by more support from..Read more

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Pass with a Merit overall (55% average) in a sport related subject.

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£9,250 per year

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£9,250 per year

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Students from Scotland

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£9,250 per year

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Students from Wales

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£9,250 per year

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Students from Northern Ireland

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£9,250 per year

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Students from Channel Islands

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£17,750 per year

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£17,750 per year

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£17750 Per year

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Alfie
18 Feb 25
Physical Education BA (Hons)
I think personally we could do with cheaper food and more options for bursary. I’m struggling money wise, finding a job isn’t easy and don’t get much support from home....
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Izzy
18 Feb 25
Physical Education BA (Hons)
Good Location for commuting. Could be improved by more support from...
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Southampton Solent University
Southampton Solent University , Southampton

Southampton Solent University’s history dates back to 1855, when it was founded as a private school for art....

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Southampton Solent University
East Park Terrace Southampton SO14 0YN United Kingdom
Nearest train station: Southampton Central  0.4 miles away

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