Loughborough,
United Kingdom
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
BSc (Hons) Sport Science, Coaching and Physical Education in Loughborough United Kingdom | Loughborough University
Loughborough University
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Loughborough United Kingdom
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Qualification
Bachelor Degree with Honours
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
GBP
28,600
(c. USD38,301.41)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
36 months
This program equips you with comprehensive theoretical and practical expertise in Sports, Coaching, and Physical Education, covering areas like physiology, health and physical activity, skill development, psychology, and sports sociology. Opting for the BSc (Hons) in Sport Science, Coaching, and Physical Education grants you access to cutting-edge facilities. These resources will enhance your teaching and coaching abilities while strengthening your academic and scientific competencies, empowering you to apply your learning across sports, education, health, and related fields. The curriculum includes specialized modules focused on building research capabilities, vocational skills, and career readiness, positioning you for success in the job market after graduation. The flexible degree structure lets you customize your studies to align with professional goals, making it ideal for those pursuing careers in coaching, education, sports policy, health and wellness promotion, or related professions.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
Typical A level offer
AAB including at least one of the following preferred subjects: Biology, Human Biology, Maths, Physics, Chemistry, Psychology, Religious Studies, Sociology, History, Geography, Physical Education and English Literature or English Language.
Typical IB offer
35 (6,6,5 HL) to include at least one of the following preferred subjects at Higher Level: Biology, Maths, Physics, Chemistry, Psychology, Social and Cultural Anthropology, History, Geography, Sport, Exercise and Health Science and English Literature/Language A
Typical BTEC offer
We will consider the below vocational Extended Diplomas as standalone qualifications:
RQF BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma in Sport and Exercise Science
- DDD with Distinctions in two of the following: units 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 12,13
RQF BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma in Sport
- DDD with Distinctions in two of the following units: 1, 2, 5, 6, 8, 19, 23, 24
RQF BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma in Applied Science (Biomedical Science, Analytical and Forensic Science or Physical Science)
- DDD
OCR Level 3 Cambridge Technical (CTEC) Extended Diploma in Sport and Physical Activity
- DDD
If you are not sure whether you are taking the RQF reformed BTEC National qualification or the QCF unreformed BTEC qualification, or you are not sure of the exact title of your BTEC qualification, please check with your school or college.
If you are studying towards a BTEC or CTEC Level 3 qualification in another subject-area (e.g. Sport and Outdoor Activities, Sport, Fitness and Personal Training, Sporting Excellence and Performance, Sports Coaching and Development, QCF Sport and Exercise Science) we are only able to consider an application from you if you are also studying an A level in one of our preferred subjects: Biology, Human Biology, Maths, Physics, Chemistry, Psychology, Sociology, History, Geography, English Literature/Language, Religious Studies.
We will also consider the 1 and 2-A Level equivalent sized variants of the vocational qualifications listed above, when combined with A Levels, including at least one preferred A Level subject:
Preferred BTEC or CTEC Diploma + 1 preferred A Level = DD+A
Other BTEC or CTEC Diploma + 1 preferred A Level = DD+A
Preferred BTEC or CTEC Extended Certificate + 2 preferred A Levels = D+AB
Other BTEC or CTEC Extended Certificate + 2 preferred A Level = D+AB
Preferred BTEC or CTEC Extended Certificate + 1 preferred A Level + 1 other A Level = D+AB
Other BTEC or CTEC Extended Certificate + 1 preferred A Level + 1 other A Level = D+AA
Preferred BTEC subjects: Sport and Exercise Science, Sport, Applied Science (Biomedical Science, Analytical and Forensic Science or Physical Science).
Preferred CTEC subject: Sport and Physical Activity.
Preferred A Level subjects: as above, but WE WILL NOT consider A Level Physical Education / Sports Science alongside BTEC/CTEC Sport.
NB: All GCSE requirements remain the same as below.
GCSE
Majority 7/6 (A/B) grades at GCSE. Minimum grade 6/B in Maths, English Language and a Science
IELTS - 6.5 overall with 6.0 in each individual element (reading, writing, listening and speaking).
TOEFL - iBT - Overall score of 92, with not less than 22 in each test.
AAB including at least one of the following preferred subjects: Biology, Human Biology, Maths, Physics, Chemistry, Psychology, Religious Studies, Sociology, History, Geography, Physical Education and English Literature or English Language.
Typical IB offer
35 (6,6,5 HL) to include at least one of the following preferred subjects at Higher Level: Biology, Maths, Physics, Chemistry, Psychology, Social and Cultural Anthropology, History, Geography, Sport, Exercise and Health Science and English Literature/Language A
Typical BTEC offer
We will consider the below vocational Extended Diplomas as standalone qualifications:
RQF BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma in Sport and Exercise Science
- DDD with Distinctions in two of the following: units 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 12,13
RQF BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma in Sport
- DDD with Distinctions in two of the following units: 1, 2, 5, 6, 8, 19, 23, 24
RQF BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma in Applied Science (Biomedical Science, Analytical and Forensic Science or Physical Science)
- DDD
OCR Level 3 Cambridge Technical (CTEC) Extended Diploma in Sport and Physical Activity
- DDD
If you are not sure whether you are taking the RQF reformed BTEC National qualification or the QCF unreformed BTEC qualification, or you are not sure of the exact title of your BTEC qualification, please check with your school or college.
If you are studying towards a BTEC or CTEC Level 3 qualification in another subject-area (e.g. Sport and Outdoor Activities, Sport, Fitness and Personal Training, Sporting Excellence and Performance, Sports Coaching and Development, QCF Sport and Exercise Science) we are only able to consider an application from you if you are also studying an A level in one of our preferred subjects: Biology, Human Biology, Maths, Physics, Chemistry, Psychology, Sociology, History, Geography, English Literature/Language, Religious Studies.
We will also consider the 1 and 2-A Level equivalent sized variants of the vocational qualifications listed above, when combined with A Levels, including at least one preferred A Level subject:
Preferred BTEC or CTEC Diploma + 1 preferred A Level = DD+A
Other BTEC or CTEC Diploma + 1 preferred A Level = DD+A
Preferred BTEC or CTEC Extended Certificate + 2 preferred A Levels = D+AB
Other BTEC or CTEC Extended Certificate + 2 preferred A Level = D+AB
Preferred BTEC or CTEC Extended Certificate + 1 preferred A Level + 1 other A Level = D+AB
Other BTEC or CTEC Extended Certificate + 1 preferred A Level + 1 other A Level = D+AA
Preferred BTEC subjects: Sport and Exercise Science, Sport, Applied Science (Biomedical Science, Analytical and Forensic Science or Physical Science).
Preferred CTEC subject: Sport and Physical Activity.
Preferred A Level subjects: as above, but WE WILL NOT consider A Level Physical Education / Sports Science alongside BTEC/CTEC Sport.
NB: All GCSE requirements remain the same as below.
GCSE
Majority 7/6 (A/B) grades at GCSE. Minimum grade 6/B in Maths, English Language and a Science
IELTS - 6.5 overall with 6.0 in each individual element (reading, writing, listening and speaking).
TOEFL - iBT - Overall score of 92, with not less than 22 in each test.
Tuition
GBP
28,600