Sports Coaching

University of Worcester

This course is designed to give you the practical skills and knowledge needed for a successful career in the sports industry. From day one, you’ll work hands-on with people across a range of sports and abilities, building your expertise in coaching, physical activity, sports science and inclusive practice.

- Comprehensive and Flexible Curriculum: Start with foundational modules in Coaching, Development, and PE, and progress to specialised subjects like Disability Sport or Performance Analysis, giving you the freedom to tailor your degree to your passions and interests as you progress.

- Hands-On Experience: Gain practical coaching experience in a diverse range of sports, enhancing your skills and understanding of coaching practices. - Expert Faculty: Learn from current coaching practitioners who bring real-world insights from various sporting environments. - State-of-the-Art Facilities: Access top-tier resources like the University Arena, 3G AstroTurf, and more, for an immersive learning experience and access our high-tech fitness gym with free membership for all first-year students living in halls. - Additional Qualifications: Enhance your profile during your studies with various industry-recognised coaching awards and engage in sports-related volunteering. - Global Opportunities: Broaden your perspective with the opportunity to study abroad for a semester. - Scholarship Opportunities: Apply for a sports scholarship and/or aim to achieve an academic scholarship to support your academic journey and foster your talents.

The placements, practical sessions and coaching opportunities you’ll have throughout the course give you plenty to write about on your CV and help you build a network of contacts in the sports industry. You’ll graduate with the skills, knowledge, confidence and experience to progress into a range of sports roles. This degree could be the first step toward your career within sports coaching, management, coordinating, teaching and more.

The University of Worcester is a campus university, meaning everything you need is on site. We’re based in a vibrant cathedral city just 40 mins south of Birmingham and an hour north of Bristol, and our beautiful green campuses have plenty of parking and quality on-site accommodation. At Worcester, small class sizes, supportive tutors, and professionally focused courses mean you’ll be prepared for your dream career. These are just some of the reasons why we’re first in the UK for both graduate employment and quality education.
• University of the Year finalist in the Times Higher Education Awards 2025.
• First in the UK for sustained employment, further study or both, from any multidisciplinary university – Longitudinal Education Outcomes (LEO) 2017 to 2025.
• First in the UK for quality education – Joint 1st in the Times Higher Education’s University Impact Rankings 2025. Join us at one of our regular Open Days to see if the University is a good fit for you: www.worcester.ac.uk/opendays