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Our sports coaching program is accredited by the Chartered Institute for the Management of Sport and Physical Activity (CIMSPA), ensuring you'll train to the most rigorous professional standards. As a student member of CIMSPA, you'll benefit from exclusive resources, expert talks, internship possibilities, and additional advantages. For your coursework and research, you can focus on topics that align with your passions, whether that's school sports coaching, working with different age groups, or community and competitive sports coaching. The program blends theoretical learning with practical placements, giving you valuable real-world experience.
The Sport and Physical Activity Department boasts outstanding facilities, including specialized labs and a sports therapy center. You'll have access to various sports fields (football, rugby, hockey), tennis courts, track and field facilities, a swimming pool, fitness center, and strength training areas in our labs. Additionally, you can utilize our performance analysis lab and indoor sports complexes to develop your professional skills.
Career prospects
Upon completing your sports coaching degree, you'll possess versatile skills suitable for graduate positions or advanced studies. These competencies will serve you well whether you pursue coaching or other sports-related fields.
Our alumni have launched rewarding careers in community sports, competitive athletics, and related sectors like health promotion. Many graduates secure positions with football clubs, sports organizations, and community initiatives. Potential career paths include: High-Performance Coach, Youth Sports Instructor, Educational Sports Mentor, Athletic Performance Specialist
Fitness Training Coordinator, Sports Program Administrator, Community Sports Liaison
Optional placement year available,International study opportunities offered