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Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Ayr Campus
Full Time
Sep 2027
4 Year
Overview Prepare for employment in the sports coaching and development industries with UWS’s BSc (Hons) Sport Coaching & Development programme. This programme has been developed in consultation with sports industry partners to provide the knowledge and skills sought after by employers. The applied nature of this programme leaves you well-equipped to work in the promotion and development of sports, or in the teaching and coaching of sport. Programme highlights • Work-based learning is a key feature of this course and will help you to develop practical skills relevant to the modern sports coaching and development industries. Students have undertaken placements with a wide range of sports coaching and development organisations in Ayrshire and beyond. • The programme focuses on a broad range of topic areas and is designed to open up a large number of employment routes for graduates. • Highly qualified and experienced teaching staff are committed to providing a supportive learning environment and a flexible approach to study. • This course is based at our stunning £81 million Ayr Campus. • Throughout your studies, you will undertake various modules which will allow you to achieve CIMSPA* Professional Standards including Gym Instructor and Working with Inactive People. *The Chartered Institute for the Management of Sport and Physical Activity Careers This programme will prepare you for a successful career in sports coaching and development. You could potentially pursue a career in the following areas: • Active schools and sports development • Academia and education – including physical education teaching • Disability sports development • Facilities management or operations • National governing bodies • Sports coaching • Sport event management • Sport business ownership Many graduates have gone on to complete postgraduate study, including Masters programmes and postgraduate diplomas in order to become qualified as Physical Education teachers.
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