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Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Strawberry Hill Campus (Main Campus)
Full Time
Sep 2026
3 Year
You will learn to tackle real-world challenges and specialise in areas like: • physiology • psychology • performance analysis • biomechanics
Exceptional reputation, teaching, and supportWe have an excellent reputation for sports. Your lecturers are experts in diverse fields, here to support your personal and professional growth.
Hear From our studentsDaniel, Sports Coaching Science student – "Our lecturers are tremendously enthusiastic and helpful." Lucia Santoriello, Sports Coaching Science student – "I love that because our classes aren't huge, the teachers really get to know you as a person. They really get to know what you're trying to achieve with the degree, and I feel like everyone is really invested in you."
World-class facilitiesDuring your sport coaching science course, you will have access to our world-class sports facilities, including: • fitness suites • strength and conditioning suites • laboratories.
Work placements: build professional experienceDue to our exceptional reputation, we have strong relationships with national and local organisations. You can complete a work placement with these organisations, allowing you to build networks and skills in a professional setting. Previous students have worked in: • schools • sports clubs
ModulesYear One is a foundation year for all students within Sports Coaching Science. Students cover core sport science topics and coaching modules. After the grounding in theory provided at Level 4 you will now progress into practical understanding and the application of acquired theoretical knowledge to enhance coach effectiveness. Throughout the course specialised coaching modules are taken alongside optional sport science modules. In Year 3 you will complete, alongside other theoretical and practical modules, an extended research project. Advanced issues and research are covered through theoretical and laboratory-based work.
Why St Mary’s?You will gain skills and support to make a positive impact – for yourself and for others – through high-quality teaching, real-world experience, and a community that lifts each other up. Our campus is a London oasis – blending city energy with open green spaces to think, connect, and grow.
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