Sports Coaching Practice

As a student on this course, you will be a member of the University of Wolverhampton’s Institute of Sport and Human Science. This gives you a range of exciting benefits/opportunities. Here are just a few:

• Access to fantastic specialist study and sports facilities.
• As a graduate from the Institute of Sport you will be very employable. In the most recent annual national Destinations of Leavers from Higher Education (DLHE) Survey, over 99% of Sport graduates reported that they were in in work or further study six months after they had left university.
• You will have access to our fantastic ‘Career Development Week’. During this week you will have the opportunity to gain additional vocational qualifications at a heavily subsidised cost.
• Work placement opportunities and the Wolverhampton Enterprise and Employability Award are embedded in all of the Undergraduate Degrees within the Institute of Sport and Human Science.
• Free set of Institute of Sport kit from our official suppliers, Under Armour.
• Represent your university as part of Team Wolverhampton. Could you be a future winner of one our Sports Awards?
• Apply for one of our Sports Scholarships worth up to £4,500.
• Gain ‘real world’ experience through some of our exciting partnerships, such as our work with Walsall Football Club.
• Free gym membership for students in Halls of Residence.
• Take part in our Social Sport programme.
• If you have some qualifications and experience in football coaching, there are opportunities to take a year out as part of our Pass it Forward initiative with West Bromwich Albion Football Club.
• You will be based on the Walsall Campus which is the home of one of our partners, British Judo.

The Faculty of Education Health and Wellbeing series of seminars and lectures spans education, sport, care, psychology health and wellbeing, bringing you a variety of engaging speakers and experts from the University of Wolverhampton and many other UK universities, visit www.wlv.ac.uk/fehw/lectures

At the end of this course you, the student, will be able to:

1. maximise your employability and personal and professional development opportunities through undertaking practical and independent learning in the context of sports coaching

2. apply theoretical and practical knowledge relevant to sports coaching developed through study and practice

3. use research and various technologies to apply interdisciplinary sports science skills within regional, national and international communities

4. apply knowledge and skills within coaching practice and evaluate their impact

5. use a range of specialist equipment, technologies and scientific methods to facilitate effective sports coaching practice.

6. use a range of methods to communicate effectively with a variety of audiences.

Additional Course Costs

Mandatory Costs

• Enhanced DBS required at a minimum cost of £40. The cost of the DBS is determined by the Government and further information can be found here - GOV.UK / Disclosure and Barring Service.
• Uniform is provided for this course, however the University of Wolverhampton reserves the right to charge for extra uniform should this be required.
• You will be required to provide appropriate foot wear at a cost of approximately  £50-£60

Optional Costs

• Various Sporting professional body memberships *prices will vary depending on body.
• Various certified courses are available via My Course + More, ranging from £0 - £200.

Further information on these additional costs will be provided prior to the start of your studies

The University is committed to a transparent fee structure, with no hidden costs, to help you make an informed decision. This includes information on what is included in the fee and how fees are calculated and reviewed

This course is only available for Level 6 (Year Three) entry only.

• HND in Sports related subject with Pass grade
• Foundation Degree in Sports related subject with Pass grade
• If you've got other qualifications or relevant experience, please contact The Gateway for further advice before applying.
• International entry requirements and application guidance can be found here

Other Requirements

Students will be expected to demonstrate an interest or enthusiasm for variety of sporting activities.

Entry to this course requires a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Check and an Occupational Health Check.

If you have accepted a Conditional Offer made by the University of Wolverhampton you will receive correspondence asking you to complete an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. The charge for this will be a DBS fee of £40.00 and a £6.00 ID check service fee. You will also need to complete a physical activity readiness questionnaire prior to starting the course.

BSc (Hons) Sports Coaching Practice student, Nathan Maxfield, presents his dissertation piece on 'The Science of Saving a Penalty Kick':

Matt Belcher

The degree was a Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Sports Coaching Practice which allowed me to study a mix of practical and theoretical modules. My degree contained modules such as Applied Sports Science, Optimising Training and Performance and most importantly for myself Performance analysis. Using the knowledge I learnt from these modules I was able to undertake a successful work placement at Birmingham City Ladies which provided me with a foothold in elite sport. I still draw upon the knowledge and guidance I gained from the attending the University of Wolverhampton in my current role as Recruitment Analyst at West Bromwich Albion Football Club. Both my Sports Coaching and my Masters in Research (Sport) degrees  provided me with an in depth understanding of not only performance analysis, but other aspects of sport such as, coaching, sports science, biomechanics and psychology which have all assisted me on my career path, giving me confidence to also lecture in these areas.

Leeroy Watson

During my time as an undergraduate on the BSc Sports Coaching Practice course I found that there were numerous opportunities in and around the course to improve myself as a coach. During the middle part of my first year of studies I was able to be mentored by a certified strength and conditioning (S&C) coach who was working with British Judo.

By the second year I was able to get involved with delivering S&C warm-ups and sessions for various sports (judo, netball, track and field and rugby). It was hard juggling all the outside practical experience I was getting with my studies; however, the lecturers were supportive.

During my final year I was working with an apprentice program for judo. This experience set up one of the many jobs I am now doing since graduating. Throughout the three years of study we are mentored and become mentors. I really liked being able to help and support the first and second year students. As a result I am now a paid teaching assistant at the University – having my PGCE paid for as well!

The course gave me everything I could “eat” and I was able to take those experiences and turn them into many opportunities for employment in sport. I feel the knowledge gained from the course was, wide ranging and relevant, with the practical experience of the lecturers being another valuable resource from which I could draw from. I would recommend this course to anyone with coaching aspirations or an interest in sharing sport with others. 

Tuition Fees Loan Home and EU National):

Most students will be able to apply for loans to help pay for these. Depending on where you live, if you have been to University previously and your circumstances, grants, bursaries and scholarships might also be available. Visit student finance on the gov.uk website to find out more.

EU students applying for the 2020/21 academic year:

The UK Government has confirmed that EU students will continue to be eligible for 'home fee status' for entry in September 2020, and will continue to have access to financial support available via student loans for the duration of their course. For more information take a look at the gov.uk website to find out more.

Self-funding:

If you don’t want to take out a loan to pay your fees or if you aren’t eligible to receive a loan, you might want to take advantage of the University’s scheme to pay by instalments: see How to Pay. For more information please contact the Gateway.

Your employer, embassy or organisation can pay for your Tuition fees:

If your employer, embassy or organisation agrees to pay all or part of your tuition fees; the University will refer to them as your sponsor and will invoice them for the appropriate amount.

We must receive notification of sponsorship in writing as soon as possible, and before enrolment, confirming that the sponsor will pay your tuition fees.

Financial Hardship:

Students can apply to the Dennis Turner Opportunity Fund. for help with course related costs however this cannot be used for fees or to cover general living costs.

Bursaries and Scholarships:

In addition the University also offers a range of Bursaries and Scholarships packages

You can find more information on the University’s Funding, cost, fee and support pages.

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