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Learn how to help people reach their goals through sport and physical activity with our BSc (Hons) Sport Coaching degree. This course will teach you how to improve performance at all levels, from beginners to top athletes. Youll discover how to make a positive impact on others lives, whether though helping them to compete or by supporting them to live healthier, happier lives.This degree is all about helping you achieve your career goals. You can choose areas to specialise in to match your interests, such as in coaching, performance analysis, or talent development. You will learn to:
• Use up-to-date coaching techniques. Discover and apply the latest methods to improve your coaching practice.
• Communicate and lead effectively. Develop strong leadership and communication skills that will help you motivate and guide others.
• Learn by doing. Instead of traditional exams, youll complete practical tasks like creating portfolios, running coaching sessions, and giving presentations.Our degree focuses on practical learning to help you gain real-world experience. You will participate in small-group workshops, allowing for more interaction and personalised attention. With free days in your schedule, you can pursue internships and other personal development activities. Youll have access to opportunities such as gaining work experience, getting involved in coaching roles to practice your skills and build your resume. Our teaching staff includes experienced coaches and professionals from the industry. They will share their knowledge and help you connect with valuable contacts to grow your network.

• Within your first year, we will support you to find work experience within the industry to boost your skills and employability.
• As well as chances for you to apply for voluntary and work opportunities, you can access exchange trips around the world for up to a year with our global partnerships.
• This degree focuses on developing future professionals. Our graduates have gone on to a wide range of successful careers, employed by some of the biggest names in professional sport, in the UK and abroad.

• Learn in interactive workshops alongside others who love sport too, collaborating with staff to complete coursework-based assessments.
• Youll also have the opportunity to gain professional body coaching qualifications as part of your degree, to support your career when you graduate.
• Theres also the option to specialise in specific areas that interest you. From performance analysis to helping to run initiatives that support healthier communities.

- The Sir Tom Finney Sports Centre.- Coaching Analysis suites.- Sport analysis suite- UCLAN Sports Arena

The Sport and Coaching department have industry links with a range of sporting organisations across the North-West of England. These include both professional and community focused organisations. Our students are currently working with the following organisations and more:- Salford Red Devils RLFC- Active Lancashire- Preston North End- Preston Panthers Disability Sports Club- Bolton Gymnastics Club