Sport Development & Coaching BSc/BA (Hons)

Developed to meet the needs of a vibrant sector of the sport industry, this course develops the mix of coaching and management skills which are vital ingredients in the delivery of high quality sport services.

Over the past two decades the sport development sector has grown rapidly, becoming a key area of employment for sport graduates. At its most basic level, sport development relates to encouraging people to take an interest and participate in sport or active recreation, whatever their age or capability. Yet this simple definition does not begin to convey the numerous variations in jobs and the many exciting opportunities which now exist not only in the UK, but also internationally.

This degree at the University of Worcester has been developed to meet the needs of this vibrant sector of the sport industry. It develops a mix of coaching and management skills, which are vital ingredients in the delivery of high quality sport development services and programmes. There is a strong vocational focus, letting you experience work-based learning, real case study scenario exercises and various practical activities, with many opportunities to gain additional qualifications.

Underpinning all these elements is the development of a greater understanding of the economic and political environment in which sport operates and how this constantly creates both threats and opportunities in development programmes.

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UCAS code

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Sport Development & Coaching BSc (Hons) (Single Honours) CX61 BSc/SDC

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Study options

Full time or part time available

Because this is a joint award, it is possible to make this award a BSc if you choose to major in the sport coaching science pathway.

Get in touch

Admissions Office
01905 855111
admissions@worc.ac.uk

280 UCAS Tariff points including GCSE English Language and Mathematics at Grade C or above
A Criminal Records Bureau Disclosure may be required for some modules

Modules

Psychology of Sport
Principles of Sport Coaching
Foundations in Community Sport & Development
Sport Risk Management
Partnership & Coaching
Introduction to Socio-Cultural Issues

Risk Management
Sponsorship & Fundraising
Operational Sport Development
Effective Coaching
Research Methods
Sociology of Sport
Performance Analysis in Coaching

Placement Module
Independent Study
Sport Strategy in Action
International Sport Development and Volunteerism
Entrepreneurship
Work-Based Coaching

Disability

Issues in Sport

Development of the Child

Assessment

A wide range of assessments methods are used, including reports, essays, oral presentations and coaching sessions.

Josh Hanley

Student, Sport Development & Coaching BSc (Hons)

“This course is benefical as it analyses the history of sport and how it shaped the way we know sport today. With this knowledge I am then able to make informed decisions on how I act in the sporting field. The course also investigates why and what motivates people to take part in sport and how different organisations are involved.”

Academic department

Institute of Sport & Exercise Science

“We are proud of our strong reputation for sporting excellence. Our mission is to enhance the knowledge, skills and understanding of our students so they can
continue to make a meaningful contribution to society at all levels.”
Mick Donovan, Head of Institute

Employability

The jobs available in sport development are numerous and varied, dealing with both operational delivery and strategic planning.

Examples of sport development jobs can range from the various governing bodies of sport appointing sport development officers (SDOs) to promote and develop their particular sport; local authorities having officers who are there to develop active recreation in the local population; charities appointing officers who target a specific target group; schools establishing officers to co-ordinate and develop excellence in a variety of sports; and international organisations, such as UNICEF having people who help co-ordinate the work of governments and partners to help develop sport and play programmes for children, around the world.