BSc (Hons) Sport Development and Coaching
University of Lincoln
Key Information
Campus location
Lincoln, United Kingdom
Languages
English
Study format
On-Campus
Duration
3 years
Pace
Full time
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Introduction
Sports coaches inspire teams and individuals to achieve their goals, working across a variety of sports and a range of levels, from elite athletes to local clubs.
Lincoln’s BSc (Hons) Sports Development and Coaching degree has been developed to produce independent and informed practitioners through engagement with a range of practical, laboratory, and field-based experiences, alongside more traditionally-focused lectures and seminars.
Students have access to specialist sports physiology, biomechanics, and psychology laboratories in the University’s Human Performance Centre, as well as a range of sports facilities and fitness equipment in our Sports Centre.
CIMPSA Endorsed programme
This programme is endorsed by The Chartered Institute for the Management of Sport and Physical Activity (CIMSPA) for Health Navigators, Gym Instructors, and Personal Trainers. This endorsement demonstrates the University's commitment to ensuring students' teaching and learning is aligned with industry standards.
For a student to register with CIMSPA and arrange certification for professional standards gained during this degree, a small administration charge would be required. Please visit the CIMPSA website above for details.
"This information was correct at the time of publishing (July 2023)"
Admissions
Curriculum
How You Study
Drawing on contemporary research, the degree aims to help students to develop their expertise and knowledge in a range of academic and vocational activities. These can include coaching on school and community-based projects, exercise prescription and fitness testing and managing and evaluating sport development schemes.
The first year introduces students to areas of study such as the sports development environment, physical literacy, sociological issues, and the foundations of sports and exercise science. It includes core modules such as the Fundamentals of Teaching and Coaching, and Research Skills, both of which are developed further in the second and third years.
Students are able to tailor their learning to suit their individual interests and career aspirations by choosing from a range of optional modules. These include Physical Activity and Health; Performance Analysis; Psychology of Performance and Participation; and Project Management for Sports.
In their third year, students are expected to complete a dissertation, which enables them to undertake independent study on a topic of their choice and work to develop key skills, such as critical analysis and evaluation.
First Year
- Developing Physical Literacy (Core)
- Foundations in Sport and Exercise Science (Core)
- Fundamentals of Teaching and Coaching (Core)
- Research Skills (Core)
- Sociological Issues in PE and Sport (Core)
- Sport Development Environment (Core)
Second Year
- Advanced Research Skills (Core)
- Applied Principles of Teaching and Coaching (Core)
- Fitness Testing & Training (Option)†
- Performance Analysis (Option)†
- Physical Activity and Health (Option)†
- Policy in Sports Development & Physical Education (Option)†
- Project Management for Sport (Option)†
- Psychology of Performance and Participation (Option)†
- Sport, Physical Education and Social Theory (Option)†
- Study Abroad (Option)†
- Work Placement Year (Option)†
Third Year
- Dissertation (Core)
- Critical Issues in Coaching (Option)†
- Health Promotion and Development (Option)†
- Inclusive Sport and Physical Activity (Option)†
- New Directions in Physical Education (Option)†
- Scientific Support in Practice (Option)†
† Some courses may offer optional modules. The availability of optional modules may vary from year to year and will be subject to minimum student numbers being achieved. This means that the availability of specific optional modules cannot be guaranteed. Optional module selection may also be affected by staff availability.
How You Are Assessed
In the first year, assessment is 89% coursework and 11% practical exams. In the second year, it is 96% coursework and 4% practical exams. In the third year, it is 70% coursework, 13% practical exams, and 17% written exams.
Essays, reports, posters, oral presentations and portfolios will be used to assess knowledge, understanding and communication skills. Teaching and coaching practicum is also assessed practically throughout the programme.
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Program Outcome
How You Study
Drawing on contemporary research, the degree aims to help students to develop their expertise and knowledge in a range of academic and vocational activities. These can include coaching on school and community-based projects, exercise prescription and fitness testing, and managing and evaluating sport development schemes.
The first year introduces students to areas of study such as the sport development environment, physical literacy, sociological issues, and the foundations of sport and exercise science. It includes core modules such as the Fundamentals of Teaching and Coaching, and Research Skills, both of which are developed further in the second and third years.
Students are able to tailor their learning to suit their individual interests and career aspirations by choosing from a range of optional modules. These include Physical Activity and Health; Performance Analysis; Psychology of Performance and Participation; and Project Management for Sport.
In their third year, students are expected to complete a dissertation, which enables them to undertake independent study on a topic of their choice and work to develop key skills, such as critical analysis and evaluation.
Scholarships and Funding
Going to university is a life-changing step and it's important to understand the costs involved and the funding options available before you start. A full breakdown of the fees associated with this programme can be found on our course fees pages.
Several scholarship options are available. Please check the university website for more information.